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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) OutpatientLocation: South Carolina (Abbeville) Contract Type: Traveler Start Date: 07/06/2026. Pay Range: Competitive Come for the role. Stay for the people. Abbeville, South Carolina offers a relaxed small?town lifestyle with a strong sense of community, making it appealing for those looking to slow down while working nearby. The town features historic charm, including a picturesque downtown square and the Abbeville Opera House, along with access to outdoor recreation like Lake Russell and local parks. Residents benefit from a lower cost of living compared to larger cities, which can make relocating for work more affordable. While it's quieter than urban areas, Abbeville still provides essential amenities and is within driving distance of larger hubs for additional dining, shopping, and entertainment.Role Overview: This role involves guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, monitoring progress, and adjusting treatments to support recovery from injuries or medical conditions in a clinical setting.Requirements:2 years' experience required.Flu Vaccine Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions and Declinations Allowed1 st time traveler experience accepted.EPIC Charting System preferred.Certifications Required: BLS, PTALicensure: SC State LicensureRequired Skills:Work Setting: Outpatient ClinicOrthopedics: Cervicalgia, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Extremity Mobilization, Gait training, Hip fractures/injuries, Knee injuries/tendinopathy, Low back pain, Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Spinal ConditionsAssessment: AROM/AAROM/PROM, Assistive Devices, Body Mechanics, Identifying Environmental Barriers, Pain assessment, Strength testing, Vital Sign monitoringModalities: Cryotherapy, Moist Heat,Neurologic: Parkinson's disease, Post Stroke RehabilitationPreferred Skills / Certs / Exp :Work Setting: Acute CareOrthopedics: Ankle sprains, Elbow injuries/tendinopathy, Frozen shoulder, LE Amputations, Lumbar Traction, Myofascial Release, Total hip replacement, Total knee replacementModalities: Cervical Traction, E-stim, Lumbar Traction, UltrasoundNeurologic: Dementia/Alzheimer'sGeriatrics: Medical SurgicalProfessional Skills and KnowledgeHome Exercise ProgramLifting and transferPatient family educationSigns & Symptoms physical, sexual, psychological abuseSchedule: IP and OP primarily M-F with the possibility of weekends in inpatient as needed (rare) with time off during the week. OP would be M,W,F and IP T,TH.
Worksite address
abbeville, SC, 29620, US
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