Physical Therapist Assistant [Blount], Physical Therapy - Cherokee, Full Time, Day

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Job Summary

Provides physical therapy services under the plan of care established by a licensed Physical Therapist. Completes documentation and submits charges to support treatment while complying with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference

Implements treatment plan

Follows plan of care established by supervising physical therapist

Assesses patient response to treatment and modifying treatment as needed

Demonstrates proficiency and competency in clinical care in primary work area

Reports changes in patient status to team members as appropriate

Effectively communicates patient status with clinical staff

Documents all aspects of treatment in compliance with chart review audit components

Treatment notes are clear, succinct and contain information regarding treatment progression

Participates in team meetings and provides the necessary patient information

Actively participates in patient / family education regarding progress and home programs as needed

Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized

Participates in discharge planning of patients including provision of documentation supporting any additional discharge needs

Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled

Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner

Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies

Completes charge / productivity documentation and enters information and charges in an accurate and timely manner

Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members

Complies with department policies and procedures

Consistently demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of the department and Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in the selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health.

Assumes any additional team / department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership

Provide oversight to therapy aides, students and volunteers

Functions as mentor to new staff and supervises new graduates

P articipates in program development as requested by supervisor. Assists in developing procedures to execute programs effectively. If applicable, maintain program and identify changes as needed in order to remain successful

Meets the team / department productivity standards

Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity.

Achieves annual goals

Establishes annual goals related to competency, sustainability, advocacy and specialization with supervisor

Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals

Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives

Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from a CAPTE accredited school

Experience - No experience required

In Lieu Of

NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

BLS

Licensed by SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners required for team members working in South Carolina.

If employed at the Center for Integrative Oncology & Survivorship, a Lymphedema certification is required

TN PTA required for team members working in Tennessee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age

Effective at data conversion

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

80087370 Physical Therapy - Cherokee

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