Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful:

To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

AnMed Therapy – Acute Care offers the opportunity for growth by joining an experienced team and treating a variety of patients including orthopedics, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and gen/med surgical patients in a hospital setting. AnMed is DNV Accredited Primary Stroke Center and has a Total Joint Academy for elective joint surgeries. As a staff clinician you are part of a team who works together to maximize outcomes for patients from adolescence to geriatrics through creative, evidence-based care. The Therapy Team offers a nurturing environment including a mentorship to all new hires in order to ensure competency in clinical skills. If you are looking for a team that values growth and empowers its staff, a better career starts here!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of the physical therapist with feedback from the PT every 8th day.
• Observe infection control, medical, safety precautions.
• Begin therapy after the physical therapist completes the assessment, as assigned. Use effective therapeutic interventions to meet treatment goals and engage patients in purposeful activities that support progress. Ensure the treatment plan is appropriate for the patient’s age, culture, and educational background.
• Provide consultation/training/instruction for other members of the multidisciplinary team, family members, and patient caregivers in support of the patient’s care and discharge plans.
• Provide appropriate equipment and recommendations that will enhance mobility or positioning if needed.
• Conduct patient/family education and input into the plan of care documented at the time of reevaluation or in daily progress notes as appropriate.
• Consult physical therapist if patient's status changes significantly (medical complications that affect level of functioning, etc.) so a progress note or re-evaluation may be completed. Schedule progress note with physical therapist every 8th treatment day.
• Attend interdisciplinary staffing to report on patient status.

Qualifications

• Current licensure with the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
• Certification (CPR) in Basic Life Support due within 90 days of hire and maintained on an ongoing basis. When appropriate, mandatory RQI requirements will be completed every 90 days if employee uses RQI.

Benefits*

· Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings

· Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning

· Free Financial Counseling

· Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Professional Development

· For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits

*Varied benefits packages are available to positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher