What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant FT Bluffton position at Novant Health Physical Therapy?
Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Bluffton Novant Health Physical Therapy Center
Status: Full-Time
Who Are We?
Part of the Novant Health family based in North Carolina, Novant Health Physical Therapy (formerly Progressive Physical Therapy) provides exceptional healthcare through our network of more than 40 urgent care centers and 17 physical therapy facilities across South Carolina. Our Columbia-based headquarters delivers non-medical management and administrative services to support these locations. For decades, we have been committed to delivering exceptional, convenient, and affordable healthcare experiences to families and communities throughout the Palmetto State.
Why Novant Health Physical Therapy? Here’s What We Offer!
- Competitive wages
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- Generous PTO
- 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short term and Long-term Disability
- Whole and Term Life Insurance
- Rewarding Careers
- Great working environment
What Are We Looking For?
Novant Health Physical Therapy is currently looking for a physical therapist assistant (PTA) to join our team.
The PTA is responsible for obtaining patient's medical history; administering treatment pursuant to the physician referral and the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA completes all appropriate documentation in the patient's medical records and instructs the patient and/or patient family members in necessary patient care. Assists in the total rehabilitation of the patient, and provides the PT with a daily account of progression and treatment rendered to each of the patients.
Do You Have What It Takes?
A good PTA candidate will bring with them:
- Associates degree and successful completion of physical therapist assistant program at an accredited school
- Possesses an active South Carolina Physical Therapy Assistant state license
- Possesses a current BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification
- Possesses effective communications skills. Exhibits the ability to document patient care in a patient’s medical records, operate equipment and administer evidence base practice treatments
- Exhibits the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Exhibits the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical community
- Exhibits the ability to meet the needs of the situation at hand when dealing with patient and family concerns and respond appropriately. Must remain objective during the treatment plans
- Exhibits sound judgment and competence during the performance of all duties as assigned
An ideal PTA candidate would also have:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in an outpatient setting