Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

South Carolina Sports Medicine; North Charleston (SC); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A medical practice in South Carolina is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team in North Charleston. The role involves providing patient care under the direction of a Physical Therapist and supervising aides. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Key responsibilities include delivering physical therapy treatments, documenting patient progress, and maintaining confidentiality of patient records. This is an essential role in a collaborative and dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina.
• Experience in providing physical therapy treatments.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Aufgaben

• Provide physical therapy treatments according to the treatment plan.
• Communicate with the health care team regarding patient progress.
• Record treatment notes and maintain patient records.
• Maintain patient records confidentially.
• Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related activities as requested.
• Complies with the South Carolina State Physical Therapy Act.

Kenntnisse

Licensed or eligible for licensure in SC

Communication skills

Supervision of aides

Jobbeschreibung

We are currently looking for a licensed PTA to join our North Charleston team

JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist Assistant
Reports to: Clinic Director

***Please note, you must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of SC to be eligible for this position
Responsible for patient care under the direction of Physical Therapist. Supervises aids in direct patient care and related activities as needed.

Essential Functions

1. Provides physical therapy treatments according to the physical therapists’ treatment plan.
2. Communicates with manager and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.
3. Records daily treatment notes, portions of monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries timely and completely.
4. Maintain patient records confidentially.
5. Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner.
6. Supervises Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related activities as requested.
7. Complies with the South Carolina State Physical Therapy Act.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
2. Maintain work area, exam rooms and supplies.
3. Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
4. Follows all of South Carolina Sports Medicine policies and procedures.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management.
6. Keep regular clinic hours as approved by Rehab Director.
7. Attends meetings as requested.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.