Physical Therapist Assistant

Well Care Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Well Care Health is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role requires an Associate degree from an accredited PTA program and SC/NC licensure with CPR certification.

Expect 40-hour weeks and collaboration with the care team to educate patients and families, administer PT treatments, and develop personalized plans.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Licensure in NC or SC; CPR certification.
• Minimum 6 months of PTA experience.
• Knowledge of physical therapy procedures and related equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in home care.
• Assist with developing and following individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management and self-care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care.
• Document patient progress per agency policies.
• Manage scheduling to optimize agency performance.

Skills

Physical therapy procedures

Goniometers

Modalities

Assistive devices

Exercise equipment

Transfer and guard patients

Manual therapy techniques

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program

Tools

CPR certification

State licensure SC/NC

Job description

Who We’re Looking For: Are you a compassionate, dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in the comfort of their homes? Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment.

About Well Care Health: At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We’re a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.
• Monitor patients’ conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401k with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continued opportunities for growth and development

Ready to Make an Impact?

Works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and licensed physical therapist.

Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adolescent - 13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines as directed by the physical therapist.

Participates in professional responsibilities such as program development, student programs, and performance improvement programs.

Provides patient consultation and assumes a communicative role with other professionals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Job Duties

• Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.
• Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
• Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance to agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
• Contributes to program effectiveness.
• Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
• Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
• Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
• Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

Job Specifications

• Education: Associate Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC); CPR certification.
• Experience: Minimum 6 Months.
• Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of physical therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care and evaluation equipment, including goniometers, modalities, assistive devices and exercise equipment; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.
• Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant standing and walking, frequent lifting greater than 50 lbs and transferring patients greater than 100 lbs. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping. Sometimes requires sitting, fine motor manipulation, and pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead and stair climbing.
• Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply physical therapy principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs.
• Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic therapy techniques.
• Exposure to Hazards: Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.
• Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics.
• Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

For over 38 years, our unwavering commitment to our patients and employees has driven our success, and we take pride in the legacy we’ve built together.

As a family-owned and operated organization, we have brought together over 650 skilled and compassionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional home health and hospice care to patients and families across the Carolinas.

Our mission is straightforward and inspiring: Keeping our Communities Healthy, Happy, and at Home!

In response to the growing healthcare needs in our region, we are looking for experienced healthcare professionals to join our expanding team. This is a unique and exciting career opportunity - the chance to make a significant impact.

We’re honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s top home health providers, proudly achieving 5-star patient care ratings in nearly every area we serve—putting us in the top 5% of agencies nationwide.

Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.