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Prisma Health

Physical Therapist Assistant-Tuomey PRN, Days and Weekends

Prisma Health, Sumter, South Carolina, United States, 29153


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Job SummaryProvides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist.

Provides patient/family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges, and other information as needed. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care

Accountabilities

* Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan.-Works under the supervision of a registered physical therapist in delivering patient treatment.-Demonstrates advanced skills in administering physical therapy procedures.-Assesses patient response to treatment, modifying when appropriate with input from the supervising therapist.-Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding patient, others in the treatment area, andhimself-Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approachfor quality, coordinated care.

55%

* Complies with departmental policies for documentation-Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record (and in the workingPT chart) in a timely, legible manner.-Long-term and short-term goals are measurable and achievable within a specified amount of time.-Daily treatment records are noted in the working PT chart on a daily basis and are clear and professional in theirterminology.-Obtains necessary evaluations and re-evaluations in a timely manner.

15%

* Participates in patient discharge preparations.-Provides Case Managers with appropriate DME referrals in an adequate amount of time in which the Case Manageris able to secure the equipment for the patient prior to D/C from BEH.-Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources.

5%

* Actively participates in patient and family education process.-Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, long-termfunctional outcomes.-Documents patient/family education appropriately-Supports and provides educational material to patients/families for support groups as well as communityresources.

5%

* Productivity-Strives to meet department productivity standards.-Assists with coverage on other units when caseload permits and when multiple caseloads may be modified easilyto permit one person to assist with coverage in another area.-Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivitywhen covering the inpatient unit.

5%

* Hospital, Department, and Team Responsibilities-Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled.-Completes mandatory hospital training annually and in a timely manner.-Completes TB test procedures by the end of the employee's birth month.-Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner.-Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.-May be requested to help with routine clean up duties at day's end as needed.-Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety,environmental and infection control standards. Supervision of tech if needed.

10%

* Achieves annual goals

5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

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

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree- Graduate of APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

LPTA LIC PHY THERAPY ASSISTANT - CPTA

Work ShiftVariable (United States of America)

LocationTuomey

Facility1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only

Department15707370 Physical Therapy

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