The Physical Therapy Assistant is a registered professional who plans and administers physical therapy treatment as directed by the plan of care developed by the evaluating physical therapist. The therapist will demonstrate the knowledge necessary to treat clients from adolescents to geriatrics. He/she will deliver services consistent with Rehabilitation Services Policies and Procedures.

Employment Qualifications

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited program. Successful completion of appropriate Connect Care training modules for position/location.

 Experience: 2 years of experience (Required)

Licensure, Registration, or Certification: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in state of South Carolina. Rehab Services encourages participation in advanced clinical practice.

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses seen in Physical Therapy.

Demonstrates competence to administer physical therapy prescription as directed by the plan of care developed by the attending physical therapist.

Performs accurate measurements and application of modalities, and treatment techniques within the plan of care for patient to reach maximum functional outcomes. Documentation should reflect the need for skilled intervention and continued need for therapeutic services.

Effectively progresses the patient within the plan of care.

Consults with Physical Therapist, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to communicate progression of plan of care.

Demonstrates basic skill level in the delivery of Physical Therapy procedures.

Reassess patient status on an ongoing basis and discuss with attending Physical Therapist.

Participates in discharge planning.

Teaches and communicates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to achieve Physical Therapy goals.

Documents all aspects of treatment in the medical record in a timely and quality manner.

Completes patient charges in a timely/accurate manner. Understands CPT codes and regulations associated with them to include - the 8 minute rule, non-timed procedures, appropriate use of group, and modifiers.

Adheres to Bon Secours St. Francis Health rules, regulations and policies; assists in monitoring quality improvement, infection control and safety standards. Notifies Director of problems with current processes and helps to develop and implement corrective action to ensure departmental effectiveness.

Provides supervision of professional staff and support personnel as outlined in organizational chart; provides orientation of new personnel, students and/or volunteers; facilitates staff development/competency programs; participates in the staff retention and recruitment activities.

Participate in inter and intra-departmental in-service training; participates in task forces as directed by Director; alerts Director of problems identified with departmental processes and assists in rectifying problems and creating new processes as indicated; attends meetings as requested by Director.

Attends staff meetings/huddles for the purpose of revising policy, discussing problems, continuing education, etc. Participates in task forces or other hospital-wide committees as requested by Director. Acts as a liaison between other departments, medical staff, etc.

Prepares, presents and participates in educational programs as assigned by the Director. Assists in marketing and program development activities for Rehab Services.

Achieves and maintains BLS certification

Adheres to Bon Secours St. Francis Rehab professional behavior policy.

May require local travel.