Summary

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), under the direction of the Rehab Director/Manager and Licensed Physical Therapist, provides treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education in the homecare setting as directed by the Physical Therapist. Performs treatment interventions to achieve short and/or long-term goals as prescribed on the Plan of Care. The PTA performs other duties as assigned by PT and/or Rehab Director/Manager.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Graduate of PTA program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy

Education of the American Physical Therapy Association or Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Experience

• One (1) year of clinical experience

License/Registration/Certifications       

• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in South Carolina
• Valid SC Driver’s License with good driving record
• CPR certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications   

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, carries out treatment and exercise programs.
• Performs various therapeutic procedures, instruction, and physical assistance.
• Assists and instruct patients in the use of assistive and/or supportive devices.
• Monitors patient progress throughout all patient treatments and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses, adapting patient plans accordingly.
• Tracks progress toward identified goals based on measurements set out in the treatment plans and communicates progress with the Physical Therapist.
• Documents patient progress in the medical record and communicate documentation to all relevant parties
• Maintains/enhances clinical practice skills by attending, participating in staff development, and continuing education programs.

Additional Information

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.

Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.

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