Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant in Greenwood, South Carolina. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation services at Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, working under a supervising PT to implement treatment plans and assist with patient care.

The position offers weekday and weekend hours on a PRN/per diem basis, with focus on pediatric to geriatric patient cohorts and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care within a small-community setting.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• CPR certification from an approved vendor.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physical therapist, assist with implementing treatment plans and document patient responses to therapy.
• Record patient progress and report outcomes to the supervising physical therapist.
• Support the hospital’s mission and patient care standards in daily practice.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR certification

Hospital patient care

Effective communication

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem - Greenwood, South Carolina

We are seeking PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! Weekday and Weekend hours available.

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospitalin Greenwood, South Carolina is a cutting-edge inpatient rehab hospital that serves patients from Greenwood and the surrounding Lakelands region with excellence and compassion. We provide intensive rehabilitation services for a range of conditions – from stroke and neurological injury recovery to post-surgical orthopedic rehab and trauma recovery – all aimed at maximizing each patient’s functional abilities.

Our knowledgeable team of therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians works closely with patients and their loved ones to develop customized therapy plans and realistic goals. Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital offers the latest in rehabilitative technology (such as therapy gyms and mobility training equipment) in a comfortable, small-community setting.

Joint Commission-accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, our hospital is devoted to treating every patient with dignity, respect, and the high-quality care they deserve as they work toward recovery.

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.