Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN (As Needed) - Home Health (Horry County)

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed therapists, ensuring high standards of patient care and documentation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent customer relations and a commitment to professional growth. With a supportive environment and opportunities for continued education, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassion and respect for all patients.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• PTA License and BLS Certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Maintains patient records according to hospital policy.
• Communicates with physicians regarding treatment and patient progress.

Skills

Customer Relations

Physical Therapy Treatment

Documentation

Communication

Professional Growth

Education

PTA License

BLS Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN (As Needed) - Home Health (Horry County)

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Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN (As Needed) - Home Health (Horry County)

• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Supervised by Team Clinical Manager, McLeod Home Health. Works under the direction of the primary Physical Therapist.
• Directly accountable to the Clinical Manager, McLeod Home Health.
• Provides therapy 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
• Independently maintains patient records according to hospital policy, completing daily record keeping, charges, and contributing to status updates and discharge summaries within hospital timelines
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, visitors and employees by projecting an attitude of flexibility and positivity to benefit the team and patient.
• Utilizes Service Excellence Standards throughout the hospital and outlying programs by taking ownership of customer needs and handling customer complaints promptly and effectively using the service recovery approach.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR
• Conducts job responsibilities in a productive and efficient manner.
• Communicates with physicians and other medical personnel regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders
• Adheres to the SC State LLR and SC State Practice Act guidelines, McLeod Health and departmental Policies and Procedure.
• Insures patient confidentiality through the proper maintenance of Protected Health Information.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patient, self, and staff.
• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
  
  
  

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN (As Needed) - Home Health (Horry County)

Job Summary

• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Supervised by Team Clinical Manager, McLeod Home Health. Works under the direction of the primary Physical Therapist.
• Directly accountable to the Clinical Manager, McLeod Home Health.
• Provides therapy 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
• Independently maintains patient records according to hospital policy, completing daily record keeping, charges, and contributing to status updates and discharge summaries within hospital timelines
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, visitors and employees by projecting an attitude of flexibility and positivity to benefit the team and patient.
• Utilizes Service Excellence Standards throughout the hospital and outlying programs by taking ownership of customer needs and handling customer complaints promptly and effectively using the service recovery approach.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR
• Conducts job responsibilities in a productive and efficient manner.
• Communicates with physicians and other medical personnel regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders
• Adheres to the SC State LLR and SC State Practice Act guidelines, McLeod Health and departmental Policies and Procedure.
• Insures patient confidentiality through the proper maintenance of Protected Health Information.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patient, self, and staff.
• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
  
  
  

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed)

Qualifications/Training:

• Zero to one year of related work experience.
  
  
  

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

• Must possess a current valid South Carolina driver’s license and automobile insurance as required by law. Must be at least 21 years old to be covered under McLeod Health’s fleet vehicle insurance policy. Must meet McLeod policy for driving eligibility. License and registration as required by state law.
• PTA License, BLS Certification
• Possession of professional liability insurance is encouraged.
  
  
  

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

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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