Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits with 4% 401 K matching

Tax-Free Travel Stipends

Relocation Assist

Job summary

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing in Irmo, South Carolina is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join their outpatient team. This role supports patients in their recovery journey by assisting with exercises, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates have a current physical therapy assistant license and excellent communication skills. Gold Coast offers full benefits, including 401k matching, travel stipends, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license for physical therapy assistance.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to provide motivation and encouragement to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in exercising and practicing daily functional tasks.
• Administer individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Maintain accurate records for all patients.
• Assist patients using support devices.
• Provide mentorship and encouragement to patients.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and the work environment is safe.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to create a positive, nurturing environment

Ability to work well in a high-stress environment

Education

Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

• Full Benefits with 4% 401 K matching, sick days, PTO
• Tax-Free Travel Stipends
• Relocation Assist

Job Summary: Outpatient Ortho NEW GRAD FRIENDLY

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. The role involves working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. They will record accurate patient records, set up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintain a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety.
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress.
• Assist patients using support devices such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair.
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives.
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.