Physical Therapist Assistant – Home Health (Marion/Mullins/Dillon)

Florence, SC

TRACKING CODE

11735

JOB DESCRIPTION

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.

Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.

Supervised by Team Clinical Manager, McLeod Home Health. Works under the direction of the primary Physical Therapist.

Directly accountable to the Clinical Manager, McLeod Home Health.

Provides therapy for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to: musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals

Independently maintains patient records according to hospital policy, completing daily record keeping, charges, and

contributing to status updates and discharge summaries within hospital timelines

Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, visitors and

employees by projecting an attitude of flexibility and positivity to benefit the team and patient.

Utilizes Service Excellence Standards throughout the hospital and outlying programs by taking ownership of customer needs and handling customer complaints promptly and effectively using the service recovery approach

Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR

Conducts job responsibilities in a productive and efficient manner

Communicates with physicians and other medical personnel regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or

complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders

Adheres to the SC State LLR and SC State Practice Act guidelines, McLeod Health and departmental Policies and Procedure.

Insures patient confidentiality through the proper maintenance of Protected Health Information.

Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patient, self, and staff.

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.

 

Location:

Marion/Mullins

 

Qualifications/Training:

Zero to one year of related work experience.

 

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

Must possess a current valid South Carolina driver’s license and automobile insurance as required by law. Must be

at least 21 years old to be covered under McLeod Health’s fleet vehicle insurance policy. Must meet McLeod

policy for driving eligibility. License and registration as required by state law. PTA License, BLS Certification

Possession of professional liability insurance is encouraged.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full time

JOB LOCATION

Florence, SC, United States

POSITION TYPE

Full time