Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Aiken Rehab

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Aiken; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSA/HSA accounts

Life & disability insurance

Education opportunities

Tuition assistance

Supplemental insurance options

Auto & home discounts

Cell phone discount

Gym membership discount

Personal travel discounts

401(k) matching

Job summary

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Aiken is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our inpatient care team. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver direct patient care and implement individualized treatment plans.

Ideal candidates have inpatient hospital experience or a strong commitment to learning, hold a PTA license in the state, and maintain current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Inpatient hospital experience or strong commitment to learn is preferred.
• PTA license in the state where the hospital resides; current BLS certification required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the physical therapist.
• Plan and implement individual treatment programs.
• Contribute to ongoing development of rehabilitation services.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

PTA license in state

BLS certification

Job description

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team and care for our diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.

At PAM Health, we care for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. PAM Health has over 80 hospital locations and employs over 11,000 people across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the highest level of compassionate care ensuring the best possible outcome for our patients.

What can we offer you as a full-time employee?

• Medical benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx 'n Go, and Teladoc
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
• Life and Disability insurance benefits
• Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
• Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
• Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
• Personal Travel Discounts
• 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
• Generous Paid Benefit Time

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of the Physical Therapist, will be primarily responsible for direct patient care, planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy in the PAM Health System. The Physical Therapist Assistant will additionally be involved in the further development of the services. The Physical Therapist Assistant must be flexible to meet the needs of the system within many different facilities.

• Education and Training: PTA license in the state where the hospital or clinic resides. Current BLS certification required.
• Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.