Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time

Select Medical; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Medical plan

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability protection

Nationwide team

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Upstate in Anderson, SC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a full-time, weekdays-only schedule. The role includes assisting in therapy delivery, implementing PT plans, and training patients in functional activities with orthotics and assistive devices.

Competitive hourly compensation and opportunities for advancement through clinical ladders, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits are highlighted in the program overview.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices

Skills

Licensed PTA

BLS certified

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Anderson, SC

Schedule: Full-Time - Week Days OnlyCompensation: $25.00 to $40.00 per hour

Regency Hospital - Upstate is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans