Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide direct rehab care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role requires graduation from an accredited ASPT program and active state licensure, with CPR certification.

One year of experience is preferred, though new grads are welcome. The PTA will work in a post-acute care setting, coordinating with patients, families, and care teams, while adhering to Life Care policies and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT).
• Licensed in applicable State; active license in good standing.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and email.
• Liaises with patients, families, and support departments to plan patient needs.
• Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times.
• Makes independent decisions when warranted.
• Follows laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
• Implements department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains patient rights, safety and sanitation; thorough competency.

Education

ASPT diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer