Physical Therapist Assistant

Progressive Physical Therapy, SC (Now Part of Novant Health); Forest Acres (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider in Forest Acres as a Physical Therapist Assistant. This full-time role involves administering patient treatments, maintaining medical records, and supporting rehabilitation efforts. Ideal candidates will possess an associate's degree, an active state license, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include generous PTO, health insurance, and more.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Generous PTO that increases with tenure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Associates degree and completion of PTA program at an accredited school.
• Active South Carolina PTA license.
• Effective communication and patient documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment according to physician referrals and care plans.
• Obtain and document patient's medical history.
• Assist in total rehabilitation and report on patient progress.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Documentation

Sound Judgment

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program

Current South Carolina Physical Therapy Assistant license

BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Job description

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Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: Forest Acres Progressive Physical Therapy Center

Status: Full-Time

Who Are We?

UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. (UCI), now a part of Novant Health, is based in Columbia, South Carolina. The company provides non-medical management and administrative services to more than 50 Doctors Care urgent care centers and 20 Progressive Physical Therapy facilities across South Carolina. For decades, our family of brands has delivered exceptional, convenient, and affordable healthcare experiences to families and communities throughout the Palmetto State.

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO that increases with tenure
• 403(b)
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Rewarding Careers
  
  
  

What Are We Looking For?

Progressive Physical Therapy is currently looking for a physical therapy assistant (PTA) to join our team. The PTA is responsible for obtaining patient's medical history; administering treatment pursuant to the physician referral and the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA completes all appropriate documentation in the patient's medical records and instructs the patient and/or patient family members in necessary patient care. Assists in the total rehabilitation of the patient, and provides the PT with a daily account of progression and treatment rendered to each of the patients.

Do You Have What It Takes?

A good candidate will bring with them:

• Associates degree and successful completion of physical therapist assistant program at an accredited school
• Possesses an active South Carolina Physical Therapy Assistant state license
• Possesses a current BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification
• Possesses effective communications skills. Exhibits the ability to document patient care in a patient’s medical records, operate equipment and administer evidence base practice treatments
• Exhibits the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Exhibits the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical community.
• Exhibits the ability to meet the needs of the situation at hand when dealing with patient and family concerns and respond appropriately. Must remain objective during the treatment plans
• Exhibits sound judgment and competence during the performance of all duties as assigned
  
  
  

An ideal candidate would also have:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in an outpatient setting

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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