Physical Therapist Assistant, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, document care, and ensure accurate billing in a hospital setting at Blount Memorial Hospital, Department: Physical Therapy - Fairview.

Responsibilities include patient education, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team. A CAPTE‑accredited PTA program and BLS are required; experience is not necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from a CAPTE‑accredited program.
• No prior experience required for eligibility.
• BLS certification and licensure as a PTA in SC or state of practice.
• If employed at the Center for Integrative Oncology & Survivorship, lymphedema certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy under the plan of care established by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implements treatment plans and follows supervising PT instructions.
• Documents treatment, progress notes, and charges accurately.
• Communicates patient status with the team and participates in discharge planning.
• Mentors therapy aides and supports student/volunteer education.

Skills

Clinical competency

Data conversion

Patient age care

Education

CAPTE‑accredited PTA program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides physical therapy services under the plan of care established by a licensed Physical Therapist. Completes documentation and submits charges to support treatment while complying with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference

• Implements treatment plan

• Follows plan of care established by supervising physical therapist

• Assesses patient response to treatment and modifying treatment as needed

• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in clinical care in primary work area

• Reports changes in patient status to team members as appropriate

• Effectively communicates patient status with clinical staff

• Documents all aspects of treatment in compliance with chart review audit components

• Treatment notes are clear, succinct and contain information regarding treatment progression

• Participates in team meetings and provides the necessary patient information

• Actively participates in patient/family education regarding progress and home programs as needed

• Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized

• Participates in discharge planning of patients including provision of documentation supporting any additional discharge needs

• Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled

• Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner

• Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies

• Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters information and charges in an accurate and timely manner

• Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members

• Complies with department policies and procedures

• Consistently demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of the department and Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in the selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health.

• Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership

• Provide oversight to therapy aides, students and volunteers

• Functions as mentor to new staff and supervises new graduates

• Participates in program development as requested by supervisor. Assists in developing procedures to execute programs effectively. If applicable, maintain program and identify changes as needed in order to remain successful

• Meets the team/department productivity standards

• Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity.

• Achieves annual goals

• Establishes annual goals related to competency, sustainability, advocacy and specialization with supervisor

• Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals

• Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives

• Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from a CAPTE accredited school

• Experience - No experience required

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• BLS

• Licensed by SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

• If employed at the Center for Integrative Oncology & Survivorship, a Lymphedema certification is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient’s age

• Effective at data conversion

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

Physical Therapy - Fairview

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