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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN at 133K - MCLEOD HEALTH CHERAW - 1287
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will provide compassionate care to patients recovering from injuries or illnesses in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Description:Facility Name: McLeod Health Cheraw
Setting: Inpatient and/or Outpatient
FTE: PRN
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services. We provide high-quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness.
Responsibilities:
- Implement rehabilitation care plans under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assist patients in restoring their functionality and independence, collaborate with healthcare teams, and maintain a clean and safe environment for therapy.
- Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
- Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
- Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
- Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
- Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard, and applicable state/federal laws.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree.
- Current state licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
- CPR certification (when required).
Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction, and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization.
Keywords:
Physical Therapist Assistant, rehabilitation services, patient care, inpatient therapy, outpatient therapy, rehabilitation technology, patient independence, physical therapy, healthcare, Lifepoint Rehabilitation
