Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant: Restore Independence

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Union Post Acute in Union, SC, is hiring a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will support the Physical Therapist by implementing treatment plans and guiding residents through therapeutic exercises for mobility and independence.

The ideal candidate is licensed as a PTA in good standing, with empathy for older adults and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active PTA license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Compassionate, patient-focused professional with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and functional mobility training to improve strength, balance, coordination, and endurance.
• Help residents improve walking, transfers, and daily activities.
• Monitor residents' responses to treatment and communicate progress to supervising PT.
• Document treatments and progress accurately and timely.
• Educate residents and caregivers on safe mobility techniques and activities.
• Collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation teams to support positive outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Compassionate patient-focused

Experience with older adults

Education

PTA license in good standing

Accredited PTA program graduate

Job description

Union Post Acute in Union, SC, is hiring a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will support the Physical Therapist by implementing treatment plans and guiding residents through therapeutic exercises for mobility and independence.

The ideal candidate is licensed as a PTA in good standing, with empathy for older adults and strong teamwork and communication skills.