Physical Therapy Assistant

UHS; Westcliff (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver outpatient PT services under supervision. This role supports adults, collaborates with the care team, and contributes to discharge planning and patient education.

Requirements include an accredited PTA degree, SC license, BLS, and strong communication skills. Prior acute care experience preferred but not required; assessments may be used in hiring.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited PTA program (Associate's Degree).
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Current SC license and BLS.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment assessments by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plan under supervision.
• Provide patient and family education before discharge.
• Participate in committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation accuracy in patient charts.
• Charge accurately for services rendered.
• Review charts to prepare for patient care.
• Communicate professionally with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective written/verbal communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Responsibilities

Physical Therapy Assistant

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Position Description

To provide Physical Therapy services to patients under the supervision of the physical therapist in the adult outpatient setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.

Job Duties

• Implements treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, procedures, and supervisory guidelines.
• Appropriately provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge.
• Actively participates in committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Meets documentation standards with patient charts.
• Charge accurately and appropriately for services rendered.
• Perform thorough and efficient chart review to prepare for patient care.
• Positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Timely and cost effective delivery of services.
• Displays excellent customer services skills.
• Update supervising therapist on patient status.
• Ensures that patients treatments follow supervisory regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Assist other departments during staffing shortages.

Position Requirements

Degree from an accredited PTA program (Associate's Degree).

Prefer 1 year experience in acute care setting; but not required.

Current SC license and BLS.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Effective interpersonal skills. Clinical competence. Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments by the facility.

Benefit Highlights

• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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