Physical Therapy Assistant-Home Health, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in the Upstate region is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in home health. You will collaborate with the care team to implement the patient’s plan of care and educate patients and families while documenting treatments and progress.

The role requires an Associate’s degree from an APTA-accredited PTA program, SC PTA licensure, and a SC driver’s license (within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an APTA accredited PTA program.
• 2 years PTA experience.
• SC PTA licensure and SC Driver’s license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Collaborates with team members on patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Educates patients and families and completes documentation of treatments and charges.
• Manipulates the plan of care as advanced duties require and supports staff development.
• Ensures safety and follows departmental policies for documentation and progress notes.

Education

Associate’s Degree-APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patient’s individualized plan of care. Provides patient/family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges and other information as needed. Added responsibilities for program and staff development is required. Advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills are required.

Accountabilities

Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge planning: 50%

• Administers patient treatments within the plan of care (POC) outlined by a licensedphysical therapist and progresses patients as indicated
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy
• Interacts with others involved in the patient’s care to incorporate an interdisciplinarytreatment approach for coordinated quality care
• Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients,others in the home and self
• Assesses patient response to treatment and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
• Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to othercommunity resources

Actively participates in patient and family education process. 15%

• Supports and provides educational material to patient/families for support groups as wellas community resources
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses,progress, and long-term functional outcomes
• Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educationalinformation related to the patient’s diagnosis/condition

Complies with departmental policies for documentation. 15%

• Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components
• Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computerin a timely manner
• Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents the patient’s progresstoward goals
• Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear andprofessional in terminology.
• Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology is utilized
• Obtains re-evaluations as required by S. C. Physical Therapy Practice Act

Education

Associate’s Degree-APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Experience

2 years- PTA experience

Licensure

SC PTA

SC Driver’s license (Required within 90 days of hire)

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Home Health Roper MT

Facility

Home Health - Upstate

Department

Home Nursing

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