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Form of workTitle:Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Progressive Physical Therapy Northeast Center
Status: Full-Time
Who Are We?
UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. (UCI), located in Columbia, South Carolina, provides non-medical management and administrative services to 50+ Doctors Care urgent care centers and 20+ Progressive Physical Therapy facilities located throughout South Carolina. For decades our family of brands have provided exceptional, convenient, and affordable healthcare experiences to families and communities all over the Palmetto State.
What Do We Offer?
- Competitive wages
- Generous PTO that increases with tenure
- 401K
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short term and Long term Disability
- Whole and Term Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Rewarding Careers
What Are We Looking For?
Progressive Physical Therapy is currently looking for a physical therapy assistant (PTA) to join our team. The PTA is responsible for obtaining patient's medical history; administering treatment pursuant to the physician referral and the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA completes all appropriate documentation in the patient's medical records and instructs the patient and/or patient family members in necessary patient care. Assists in the total rehabilitation of the patient, and provides the PT with a daily account of progression and treatment rendered to each of the patients.
Do You Have What It Takes?
A good candidate will bring with them:
- Associates degree and successful completion of Physical Therapist Assistant program at an accredited school
- Possesses an active South Carolina Physical Therapy Assistant state license
- Possesses a current BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification
- Possesses effective communications skills. Exhibits the ability to document patient care in a patient’s medical records, operate equipment and administer evidence base practice treatments
- Exhibits the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Exhibits the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical community.
- Exhibits the ability to meet the needs of the situation at hand when dealing with patient and family concerns and respond appropriately. Must remain objective during the treatment plans
- Exhibits sound judgment and competence during the performance of all duties as assigned
An ideal candidate would also have:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in an outpatient setting
