Physical Therapist Assistant

Tidelands Health; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient team in South Carolina. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver a full range of therapeutic services in an interdisciplinary setting.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting, SC licensure, and BLS certification within 30 days. Expect day shifts with patient-facing responsibilities in a community-focused facility.

Qualifications

• The PTA must have an Associate's Degree in an accredited therapy program with clinical internships completed.
• Current South Carolina PTA license and BLS certification within 30 days are required.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients before, during, and after therapy and report status to the PT.
• Assist patients with prescribed exercises as part of the plan of care.
• Treat patients using techniques such as massage and stretching.
• Use equipment like walkers to support therapy sessions.
• Educate patients and families about post-treatment steps.

Skills

Therapy equipment handling

Outpatient rehab

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Walkers

Therapy devices

Job description

Murrells Inlet, SC

Georgetown, SC

Part time

JR104138

Employee Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Outpatient

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing a full range of therapeutic services under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualification, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. The employee may have job functions where they will handle and deliver medications based on the requirements of their job in the assigned work facility.

What you will do

• Observe patients before, during, and after therapy, noting the patient’s status and reporting it to a physical therapist

• Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care

• Treat patients using a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching

• Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients

• Educate patients and family members about what to do after treatment

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited therapy program and performed the required clinical internships satisfactorily Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to utilize therapy equipment in an outpatient rehabilitation setting to provide treatment and procedures

Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapist Assistant - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Required

• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required

Physical Demand

Medium-Heavy Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It's a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day.

A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you'll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done.

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