What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at HealthPRO Heritage?
HealthPro Heritage has an excellent Per Diem Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) opportunity in an Assisted Living setting in Spartanburg, SC.
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a rewarding career where your work truly matters. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across a variety of settings, including assisted living, nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join a team that values your expertise, listens to your voice, and supports you in making a lasting impact in the community.
Responsibilities
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-focused organization committed to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
- Professional Growth: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities designed to support your career advancement.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive team that values teamwork, respect, and open communication.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a clinically strong team known for delivering high-quality care and meaningful outcomes.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind.
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a rewarding career where your work truly matters. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across a variety of settings, including assisted living, nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join a team that values your expertise, listens to your voice, and supports you in making a lasting impact in the community.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.