Physical Therapist Assistant (Full Time/Part Time)

Palmetto Advanced Therapy Services, a division of Palmetto Primary Care Physicians, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team.

To learn more about Palmetto Advanced Therapy Services, visit www.PalmettoAdvancedTherapy.com or to learn more about Palmetto Primary Care Physicians, visit www.PalmettoPrimaryCare.com.

• Offer 401K with generous company match

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilizes appropriate modalities and administers treatment to referred patients and recommends changes in plan of care as needed
• Participate in quality assurance, maintain productivity standards, utilize modalities and exercise equipment appropriately, provide instruction which may include demonstration, written and verbal communication.
• Provide feedback and follow up to Physical Therapist/Physician when appropriate, participate in discharge planning.
• Provide timely reporting and documentation in the clinical record.
• Assist with marketing and promotion of Physical Therapy clinic and facility.
• Serves as a customer representative for the Physical Therapy department. Assists Physical Therapy Manager in marketing and promotion of Physical Therapy Clinic and facility.
• Participates in departmental development including answering phones, scheduling appointments, changing linen, and general tasks necessary for clinic operation.
• Demonstrates mastery of the fundamental obligation of Ethical Code set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association and defined by the practice act for the state of South Carolina to enable patients to achieve greater independence, health and wellness, and enhanced quality of life.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient medical records and propriety information.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Must be well organized, an excellent communicator and a proven leader.
• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• 1-year experience in outpatient setting.

Under general supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides assistance in direct patient care and quality service as prescribed by the Physician and/or according to the Plan of Care outlined by the Physical Therapist.

EOE