Physical Therapist Assistant

Tidelands Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for outpatient rehabilitation. You will work under the direction of a physical therapist to implement evaluation-based treatment plans and rehab programs.

Responsibilities include administering treatments with modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound, documenting progress, and educating patients and families for home care. Routines emphasize quality care and productivity in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Ability to utilize therapy equipment in an outpatient rehabilitation setting to provide treatment and procedures.
• Must hold Physical Therapist Assistant license for South Carolina or be eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days required.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with therapeutic activities and exercises to improve function under PT supervision.
• Reassess functional ability using standardized tests and document findings.
• Administer prescribed treatments and document in electronic medical records.
• Train patients and families on home treatment procedures.
• Support program development, quality improvement, and productivity goals.

Skills

Outpatient rehabilitation

Team collaboration

Punctual

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Electrical stimulation

Ultrasound

Iontophoresis

Moist packs

Job description

Employee Type: PRN Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Outpatient Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview Responsible for providing a full range of therapeutic services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualification, professional practices, and ethical standards. A physical therapist assistant (PTA) must be able to follow the evaluation of a patient's condition and deliver the customized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan. The physical therapist assistant shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. The employee may have job functions where they will handle and deliver medications based on the requirements of their job in the assigned work facility. The employee will complete other duties as assigned.

What you will do Treat patients by using therapeutic and self-care activities and exercise designed to improve function under the direction of the physical therapist (PT) Reassess patients' functional ability through various standardized tests, measuring patients' strength, motor development, sensory perception, and level of independence with daily activities, and records findings and updates PT Administer a designated treatment plan for patients with specific goals and tasks developed by the PT Administer treatments involving application of physical agents, such as cold packs, contrast baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, Iontophoresis, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound machines Record treatment, responses, and progress in the patients electronic medical record and prepare reports as indicated by licensure, the PT, the provider, and or insurance recommendations Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home Complete documentation per clinical / department guidelines and meets expectations of monthly department chart audits Complete required orientation as directed by facility Promote/educate Organizations Rehabilitation programs to referring physicians, healthcare providers, and or co-workers by performing in-services and/or marketing activities. Reduce cancel/no-show rates to improve quality of care and patient outcomes Achieve the established average monthly patient care productivity metric

Education Qualifications Associate's Degree Required Skills and Abilities Ability to utilize therapy equipment in an outpatient rehabilitation setting to provide treatment and procedures Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts Ability to respect cultural and religious practices of patients

Licenses and Certifications Physical Therapist Assistant - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required Physical Demand Medium-Heavy Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It's a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina.

Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you'll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it's like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.