Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, SC seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to join a team delivering inpatient rehab services. The role supports treating patients with stroke, orthopedic and neurological conditions under direct PT supervision, contributing to individualized plans of care.

The facility emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to infection control and privacy standards, with opportunities to grow within a supportive network.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physical therapist, implement treatment plans with patients.
• Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks as assigned by a supervising PT.
• Record patient responses to treatment and report outcomes to the PT.
• Integrate the hospital's mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR certification

Leadership

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

PTA licensure (Current and valid)

Tools

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Record management

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem - Columbia/Elgin, SC

We are seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, South Carolina serves the greater Columbia area with high-quality inpatient rehabilitative care. We provide specialized rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and other debilitating conditions. Our passionate team of rehabilitation physicians, nurses, and therapists works together to deliver individualized treatment plans – including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy – to help patients rebuild strength and independence. In our nurturing, state-of-the-art facility, patients benefit from the latest rehab technologies and a supportive atmosphere. Joint Commission-accredited and part of an award-winning network, Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in helping patients achieve meaningful recovery close to home.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.


• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.


• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.


• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.


• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards


• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients


• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.


• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.


• Effective organizational and time management skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.


• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.


• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.