What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant FT, Day position at Prisma Health?
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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
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Licensed by SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
If employed at the Center for Integrative Oncology & Survivorship, a Lymphedema certification is required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age
Effective at data conversion
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
1510 Richland Hospital
Department
15437370 Physical Therapy
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