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Grace Federal Solutions lists this Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Outpatient opportunity in abbeville, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Outpatient
Location: 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 Allowed
1 st time traveler experience accepted.
EPIC Charting System preferred.
Certifications Required: BLS, PTA
Licensure: SC State Licensure
Required Skills:
Work Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Orthopedics: 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 Conditions
Assessment: AROM/AAROM/PROM, Assistive Devices, Body Mechanics, Identifying Environmental Barriers, Pain assessment, Strength testing, Vital Sign monitoring
Modalities: Cryotherapy, Moist Heat,
Neurologic: Parkinson's disease, Post Stroke Rehabilitation
Preferred Skills / Certs / Exp :
Work Setting: Acute Care
Orthopedics: Ankle sprains, Elbow injuries/tendinopathy, Frozen shoulder, LE Amputations, Lumbar Traction, Myofascial Release, Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement
Modalities: Cervical Traction, E-stim, Lumbar Traction, Ultrasound
Neurologic: Dementia/Alzheimer's
Geriatrics: Medical Surgical
Professional Skills and Knowledge
Home Exercise Program
Lifting and transfer
Patient family education
Signs & Symptoms physical, sexual, psychological abuse
Schedule: 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
Who can apply
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