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.