Physical Therapy Aide Jobs

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, CMTNCC, 2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203.
As the Physical Therapy Aide, you will assist providing specialized Physical Therapy services to a culturally diverse adolescents through geriatric and psychiatric population with care based on individualized care plans pertaining to PT under the direct and indirect supervision of the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant. Provides equipment repair /configuration (PT specific). Carries out plan of treatment in Maintenance Rehab program, provides guidance and assists other CNA's in performing duties related to care and PT. Performs Reimbursement and Performance Improvement duties as related to PT Department. Assists Facility with Contingency staffing plan as appropriate and when indicated.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Carries out under PT supervision (indirect and direct as indicated) Rehab Maintenance program and documents response to session each visit in (EMR) My Unity Touchscreen. Assists with ADL care on units as stated in Rehab contingency assistance plan. Assists with feeding and documents required Touchscreen information related to meal intake as time allows and during CM Tucker NCC staffing contingency plan.
• Mentors newly hired staff and or other CNAs as required, assists with new staff/ student orientation in PT department. Attends Resident Care Conference & committee meetings upon request of PT Supervisor/Rehab Director. Attends and/or completes all mandatory education training.
• Assists Therapist during Evaluations, Screenings, wound care, exercise, gait and carrying out PT Plan of Care for Division of Inpatient Services as indicated, perform physical therapy procedures and care per SC scope of practice. Assists in Maintenance/Restorative Rehab, performs varied assignments related to providing care including assisting with personal cleanliness and hygiene, Transport Resident's to/from Therapy as required.
• Assists Therapist in coordinating daily PT Schedule for Division of lnpatient Services, Copies and files PT records as indicated, attach pertinent PT documentation in My Unity in Rehab section of EMR. Contacts other facilities within DMH to secure copies of required forms and Physician signatures as required in a timely manner. Tabulates daily and monthly statistics for PI/ billing for Division of Inpatient Services.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains treatment areas and equipment. Assists in providing safe and therapeutic environment inspecting equipment for safety prior to use.

The selected candidate must be able to lift more than 50 lbs. repetitively as required with Treatments, must be flexible re: campus coverage in Columbia Area, must pass written Rehab Aide test after completion of on-the-job training in the PT Department and be competent providing Rehab Maintenance program under supervision of PT/PTA
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 days sick leave per year
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children