Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient Ortho (FT) - Seacoast

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

McLeod Health in South Carolina is recruiting a Physical Therapist Assistant to support physical therapy treatment plans, alleviate pain, restore function, and promote patient fitness. You will work with the PT and interdisciplinary team to tailor interventions to each patient.

Responsibilities include documenting progress with measurable goals, maintaining accurate patient records, coordinating schedules, and pursuing ongoing CEU learning.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Physical Therapy Assistant certification in South Carolina is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatment plans to alleviate pain and restore function.
• Document progress with measurable goals and maintain patient records.
• Coordinate with PT and interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress.
• Adjust schedules to accommodate caseload changes.
• Participate in professional development and CEU activities for SC LLR.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant certification (SC)

Job description

Sign On Bonus and Relocation available!

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.
• Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines.
• Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department. Meets with PT on 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 achieve and maintain 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. Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support

Physical Therapy Assistant certification in South Carolina

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.