Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Mount Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a PRN Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Pay is up to $40 per hour, based on experience, with weekday or weekend scheduling options. The PTA assists with implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists and provides direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications. The role also involves monitoring and documenting patient progress, reporting observations to the Physical Therapist, educating patients and families, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and support staff to coordinate care. HealthPro Heritage describes itself as a therapist-led, diverse organization providing clinical services across settings such as nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. It highlights a mission-driven focus on compassionate care and innovative therapy, professional growth, collaboration, and clinical excellence. The company provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or eligibility for licensure.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
Monitor and document patient progress and report observations to the Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and families about treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Document patient treatments, progress, and responses accurately in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to coordinate patient care and support effective treatment outcomes.