Outpatient PTA: Elevate Rehab, Day Shift

Tidelands Health; Georgetown, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in Georgetown, SC seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient rehabilitation. The PTA collaborates with a PT to deliver therapy, assess progress, and adjust treatment plans to improve patient function.

The role requires an Associate's Degree, SC PTA license, and BLS certification within 30 days. It emphasizes teamwork across disciplines, documentation, and patient education for home programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• South Carolina PTA license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days required.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with therapy and self-care activities to improve function under supervision of PT.
• Reassess patients' functional abilities using standardized tests.
• Administer treatment plans and educate patients to continue at home.
• Document treatment and progress in the electronic medical record and reports as needed.
• Promote Rehabilitation programs to physicians and coworkers; participate in in-services.

Skills

Therapy equipment

Punctual

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Tidelands Health in Georgetown, SC seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient rehabilitation. The PTA collaborates with a PT to deliver therapy, assess progress, and adjust treatment plans to improve patient function.

The role requires an Associate's Degree, SC PTA license, and BLS certification within 30 days. It emphasizes teamwork across disciplines, documentation, and patient education for home programs.