About this opportunity
McLeod Health lists this Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time) - Outpatient Adult Rehabilitation/Sports Medicine (Florence) opportunity in florence, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full Time
Outpatient Adult Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine | Florence, SC
Join McLeod Health's Outpatient Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine team and help patients restore mobility, improve function, and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disability, and promote overall health and wellness. The PTA works collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient rehabilitation and sports medicine setting.
Key Responsibilities
Implement individualized treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist.
Provide therapeutic interventions for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, developmental, and functional impairments.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, and overall rehabilitation progress.
Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress, recommendations, and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including treatment notes, progress reports, charges, and discharge summaries.
Collaborate with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Assist with scheduling adjustments to accommodate patient care needs and changing caseloads.
Participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement activities, staff meetings, mentorship opportunities, and continuing education programs.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule
Full Time – 80 Hours Biweekly
Required Licenses & Certifications
Current South Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
Why McLeod Health?
Collaborative outpatient rehabilitation and sports medicine environment
Opportunity to work with diverse orthopedic and sports medicine populations
Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
Continuing education and career growth support
Commitment to excellence in patient-centered care
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to helping patients return to the activities they love.
Worksite address
florence, SC, 29501, US
Who can apply
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