PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months

Loan Forgiveness Program

Healthcare plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, South Carolina, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under supervision in the adult outpatient setting. You will implement treatment plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality discharge and documentation.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in PTA, a current SC license, BLS, and strong communication and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited PTA program (Associate's Degree).
• Current SC license and BLS.
• 1 year experience in acute care is preferred but not required.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Clinical competence.
• Must pass any pre-employment assessments by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, procedures, and supervisory guidelines.
• 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 chart reviews to prepare for patient care.
• Maintain professional communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure timely and cost effective delivery of services.
• Assist other departments during staffing shortages.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in PTA

SC license

Job description

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

Company Overview

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

Qualifications

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