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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Physical Therapy Assistant is a registered professional who plans and administers physical therapy treatment as directed by the plan of care developed by the evaluating physical therapist. The therapist will demonstrate the knowledge necessary to treat clients from adolescents to geriatrics. He/she will deliver services consistent with Rehabilitation Services Policies and Procedures.
Employment Qualifications
Education : Must be a graduate of an accredited program. Successful completion of appropriate Connect Care training modules for position/location.
Experience : 2 years of experience (Required)
Licensure, Registration, or Certification : Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in state of South Carolina. Rehab Services encourages participation in advanced clinical practice.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses seen in Physical Therapy.
Demonstrates competence to administer physical therapy prescription as directed by the plan of care developed by the attending physical therapist.
Performs accurate measurements and application of modalities, and treatment techniques within the plan of care for patient to reach maximum functional outcomes. Documentation should reflect the need for skilled intervention and continued need for therapeutic services.
Effectively progresses the patient within the plan of care.
Consults with Physical Therapist, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to communicate progression of plan of care.
Demonstrates basic skill level in the delivery of Physical Therapy procedures.
Reassess patient status on an ongoing basis and discuss with attending Physical Therapist.
Participates in discharge planning.
Teaches and communicates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team to achieve Physical Therapy goals.
Documents all aspects of treatment in the medical record in a timely and quality manner.
Completes patient charges in a timely/accurate manner. Understands CPT codes and regulations associated with them to include - the 8 minute rule, non-timed procedures, appropriate use of group, and modifiers.
Adheres to Bon Secours St. Francis Health rules, regulations and policies; assists in monitoring quality improvement, infection control and safety standards. Notifies Director of problems with current processes and helps to develop and implement corrective action to ensure departmental effectiveness.
Provides supervision of professional staff and support personnel as outlined in organizational chart; provides orientation of new personnel, students and/or volunteers; facilitates staff development/competency programs; participates in the staff retention and recruitment activities.
Participate in inter and intra-departmental in-service training; participates in task forces as directed by Director; alerts Director of problems identified with departmental processes and assists in rectifying problems and creating new processes as indicated; attends meetings as requested by Director.
Attends staff meetings/huddles for the purpose of revising policy, discussing problems, continuing education, etc. Participates in task forces or other hospital-wide committees as requested by Director. Acts as a liaison between other departments, medical staff, etc.
Prepares, presents and participates in educational programs as assigned by the Director. Assists in marketing and program development activities for Rehab Services.
Achieves and maintains BLS certification
Adheres to Bon Secours St. Francis Rehab professional behavior policy.
May require local travel.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com