Physical Therapy Assistant (Acute Care)

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support acute care patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, promoting mobility, and aiding functional recovery to improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will document progress, communicate effectively with the care team, and uphold patient-centered, evidence-based care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Competence in assisting physical therapy interventions in acute care settings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to support coordinated patient care.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist with patient mobility, rehabilitation, and functional recovery.
• Document patient progress and relevant clinical information.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

Skills

PT interventions

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Professional development

Job description

Role: Physical Therapist Assistant (Acute Care)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement patient treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist with patient mobility, rehabilitation, and functional recovery.
• Document patient progress and relevant clinical information.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Competence in assisting physical therapy interventions in acute care settings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to support coordinated patient care.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development.