Physical Therapist Assistant

Sumter, South Carolina

Prisma Health
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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 values: 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

  • P articipates 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 SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

  • 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

Tuomey

Facility

1570 Tuomey Hospital

Department

Physical Therapy

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Welcome to Prisma Health Allied Health Division

Prisma Health is committed to providing new team member with a solid foundation to launch their career with us. Our program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development. Our multidisciplinary clinical education model is one of the first in the country to unify education across different disciplines creating consistency in training for all team members.

Program Structure
Prisma Health innovates an organized, comprehensive, and robust approach to clinical education. Our structured orientation plan with guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced team members within the same discipline creates a foundation for success. We will provide opportunities of clinical and continuing professional development along with reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience. Team members will have access to simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards, and evidence-based guidelines

Who leads the Allied Health Program?
Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach. Our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Allied Health. Our programs include Pharmacy, Respiratory, Lab, Therapies, Radiology, Surg techs, and Mobile medicine (EMT).
Date Posted: 22 May 2025
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