Compassionate PTA — Home Health & Patient Education

Prisma Health; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatment under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in a Home Health Upstate setting. The role includes implementing the plan of care, educating patients and families, and contributing to program and staff development.

Education required is an Associate degree in an APTA-accredited PTA program with at least one year of PTA experience. CPR and a valid driver's license are typically required for home health roles.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate degree in APTA Accredited PTA program.
• Experience requirement: One year PTA experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Collaborates with team to implement the patient’s plan of care.
• Maintains documentation of treatments and discharge planning.
• Educates patients and families, and participates in staff development as needed.

Education

Associate degree in APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatment under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in a Home Health Upstate setting. The role includes implementing the plan of care, educating patients and families, and contributing to program and staff development.

Education required is an Associate degree in an APTA-accredited PTA program with at least one year of PTA experience. CPR and a valid driver's license are typically required for home health roles.