Physical Therapy Assistant (FT) - Myrtle Beach

McLeod Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant responsible for administering treatment plans to alleviate pain and restore function for patients. The role requires effective communication with patients and medical personnel, along with maintaining accurate patient records.

Key responsibilities include providing therapeutic interventions, contributing to departmental growth, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have an active South Carolina license and current CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• Must have an active South Carolina license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatment plans to alleviate pain and restore function.
• Maintain patient records according to hospital policy and complete progress notes.
• Communicate with medical personnel regarding treatment and patient progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient record management

Professional development

Education

Active South Carolina license as Physical Therapist Assistant

Current Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.

• Implements treatment most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, considering psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and/or families based on plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provides therapeutic interventions for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals.
• Maintains patient records according to hospital policy, completing progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within regulatory and departmental time guidelines.
• Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department. Meets with PT on a regular basis to discuss patient and set goals.
• Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in‑service coordination, program leader, attendance of meetings, mentor to new hires, and performance improvement ideas.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieving and maintaining CEU’s for SC LLR.
• Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel, and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff, ensuring an orderly, clean, and safe work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Certification

• Active South Carolina license as Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification

We are an equal opportunity employer.