What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN position at Prisma Health?
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care. Provides patient/family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges and other information as needed. Added responsibilities for program and staff development is required. Advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills is required.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 and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge planning:
Administers patient treatments within the plan of care (POC) outlined by a licensedphysical therapist and progresses patients as indicated
Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy
Interacts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinarytreatment approach for coordinated quality care
Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients,others in the home and self
Assesses patient response to treatment and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to othercommunity resources
Participates in patient and family education process.
Supports and provides educational material to patient/families for support groups as wellas community resources
Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses,progress, and long-term functional outcomes
Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educationalinformation related to the patient's diagnosis/condition
Complies with departmental policies for documentation.
Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components
Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computerin a timely manner
Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents the patient's progress toward goals
Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear andprofessional in terminology.
Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
Obtains re-evaluations as required by S. C. Physical Therapy Practice Act
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 degree inAPTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
Experience - Two (2) years PTA experience
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
SC PTA
A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.
CPR Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
Home Health Roper MTFacility
1021 Home Health - UpstateDepartment
10219035 Administrative and GeneralShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.