Physical Therapy Assistant (FT) - Cheraw

McLeod Health; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

McLeod Health in Cheraw, SC is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support patients through their rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will implement treatment plans, document progress, and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must hold an Associate Degree and appropriate certifications. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate patient records and contributing to departmental performance. This position offers a structured schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Responsible for administering physical therapy treatment plans.
• Need to communicate treatments and goals with patients and families.
• Must document patient progress and treatment according to policy.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans based on patients' needs.
• Document progress with measurable and functional goals.
• Maintain patient records as per hospital policy.

Skills

Implementation of treatment plans

Documentation of patient records

Communication with medical personnel

Utilization of health and safety equipment

Professional development and growth

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Physical Therapy Assistant certification in South Carolina

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (FT) - Cheraw

Job Description

Sign On Bonus and Relocation available!

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.

• Implements treatment most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, considering psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and/or families based on plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provides therapeutic interventions for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals.
• Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines.
• Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department. Meets with PT on regular basis to discuss patient and set goals.
• Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in service coordination, program leader, attendance of meetings, mentor to new hires and performance improvement ideas.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR.
• Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff. Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support
• Physical Therapy Assistant certification in South Carolina

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25322
• Job Category Clinical Professional
• Posting Date 04/30/2026, 07:28 PM
• Degree Level Associate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Locations 711 Chesterfield Hwy, Cheraw, SC, 29520, US (On-site)