Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Assistant Ft Day

**Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.** **Job Summary** Provides physical therapy services under the plan of care established by a licensed Physical Therapist. Completes documentation and submits charges to support treatment while complying with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines. **Essential Functions** * All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference * Implements treatment plan * Follows plan of care established by supervising physical therapist * Assesses patient response to treatment and modifying treatment as needed * Demonstrates proficiency and competency in clinical care in primary work area * Reports changes in patient status to team members as appropriate  * Effectively communicates patient status with clinical staff * Documents all aspects of treatment in compliance with chart review audit components * Treatment notes are clear, succinct and contain information regarding treatment progression * Participates in team meetings and provides the necessary patient information * Actively participates in patient/family education regarding progress and home programs as needed * Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized * Participates in discharge planning of patients including provision of documentation supporting any additional discharge needs * Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled * Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner * Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies * Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters information and charges in an accurate and timely manner * Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members * Complies with department policies and procedures * Consistently demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of the department and Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in the selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health. * Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership * Provide oversight to therapy aides, students and volunteers * Functions as mentor to new staff and supervises new graduates * Participates in program development as requested by supervisor. Assists in developing procedures to execute programs effectively. If applicable, maintain program and identify changes as needed in order to remain successful * Meets the team/department productivity standards * Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity. * Achieves annual goals * Establishes annual goals related to competency, sustainability, advocacy and specialization with supervisor * Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals * Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives * Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision. * 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's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from a CAPTE accredited school * Experience - No experience required **In Lieu Of** * NA **Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses** * BLS * Licensed by Board of Physical Therapy Examiners required for team members working in South Carolina. / TN PTA required for team members working in Tennessee. * If employed at the Center for Integrative Oncology & Survivorship, a Lymphedema certification is required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** * Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age * Effective at data conversion **Work Shift** Day (United States of America) **Location** NE Columbia Medical Park **Facility** 1510 Richland Hospital **Department** 15807370 Physical Therapy Share 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.