Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HealthPro Heritage; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

HealthPro Heritage in Newberry, SC seeks a PRN Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support patient care under supervision of Physical Therapists. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, providing direct patient care, and documenting progress with accuracy.

The PTA will monitor progress, educate patients and families on protocols, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists and provide direct patient care.
• Monitor and document patient progress, and educate patients and families on protocols and exercises.
• Document treatments, progress, and responses in accordance with policies and standards.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other staff to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Assessment

Diagnostics

Therapy techniques

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Job description

Overview

HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity located in Newberry, SC.

• Pay $36 per hour

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
• Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
• Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.