Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time

Regency Hospital Company; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 31,684 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

Company-matching 401(k)

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Florence, SC. The role involves assisting with physical therapy services and contributing to the recovery of critically ill patients. Ideal candidates will have a valid PTA license and a BLS certification. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $23.00 to $39.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state PTA license.
• BLS certification is required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical therapy services including transportation and exercises.
• Implement treatment goals as established by the physical therapist.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices.

Skills

Compassionate treatment

Therapeutic exercises

Patient training

Team collaboration

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Florence, SC

Schedule: Full-Time - Monday through Friday

Compensation: $23.00 to $39.00 per hour

Company: Regency Hospital - Florence 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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