Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Interim HealthCare - Charlotte, NC•Rock Hill, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you provide personalized, home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength, or functionality due to illness or injury. You work with a home health team to support each patient’s plan of care and goals, assess and document progress, adapt care as needed, and help patients and families safely carry out therapy and self-care at home. The role serves the York, Clover, Hickory Grove, and Sharon/Smyrna areas of South Carolina.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Active PTA license in South Carolina.
At least 1 year of physical therapy experience; home healthcare experience is ideal.
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity, and compassion.

Nice To Haves

Home healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Provide home-based physical therapy to patients experiencing loss of mobility, strength, or functionality due to illness or injury.
Work as part of a home health team that may include an RN, LPN, CNA, PT, OT, and SLP, focusing on the patient’s plan of care and goals.
Observe movement, conduct assessments, document progress, and modify the care plan as needed.
Assist patients with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility.
Educate patients about their plan of care, established goals, exercises, and self-care.
Coach family members on the plan of care, therapy goals, and safe assistance with exercises.