Physical Therapy Assistant
UHS
Summary
To provide Physical Therapy services to patients under the supervision of the physical therapist in the adult outpatient setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.
Job description
Job Duties
- Implements treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, procedures, and supervisory guidelines.
- Appropriately provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge.
- Actively participates in committees and task forces as appropriate.
- Meets documentation standards with patient charts.
- Charge accurately and appropriately for services rendered.
- Perform thorough and efficient chart review to prepare for patient care.
- Positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Timely and cost effective delivery of services.
- Displays excellent customer services skills.
- Update supervising therapist on patient status.
- Ensures that patients treatments follow supervisory regulations.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Assist other departments during staffing shortages.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited PTA program (Associate's Degree)
- Current SC license
- BLS certification
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Clinical competence
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments by the facility
Benefits
- Sign On Bonuses
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Clinical Nursing Ladder
- Student Loan Refinancing
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.