What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant PTA position at Core source global?
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support occupational health testing services at a pre-hire screening facility in Greer, SC. This role focuses on post-offer employment testing and functional screening for incoming contract workforce candidates, rather than traditional physical therapy patient care. The PTA will assist with administering and monitoring pre-employment physical capability assessments to ensure candidates meet the physical demands required for manufacturing roles at facility. This position operates within an occupational health setting and requires strong attention to safety, documentation, and testing protocol compliance.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
- Active PTA license in the state of South Carolina
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Strong documentation and observational skills
- Ability to follow standardized testing protocols
- Excellent communication and professionalism
Preferred:
- Occupational health or ergonomic testing experience
- Experience administering functional capacity evaluations (FCE) or POET testing
- Experience working in employer health clinics or industrial settings
Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist Assistant will support the administration of post-offer employment tests (POET) and physical capability screenings for prospective workers. Responsibilities include guiding candidates through testing protocols, observing body mechanics and functional movement, documenting results, and ensuring proper testing procedures are followed. This role works closely with occupational health staff to support safe workforce placement and compliance with workplace health standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate pre-hire and post-offer employment testing.
- Guide candidates through physical capability assessments.
- Monitor proper body mechanics and movement during testing.
- Accurately record and document testing results.
- Ensure testing procedures follow established safety protocols.
- Support occupational health staff with testing workflow.
- Maintain a professional and supportive environment for candidates.
- Communicate results and observations to clinical staff when needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and compliance with health privacy standards.
Salary : $69 - $90