Physical Therapy Assistant - Columbia, SC

FOX Rehabilitation•Carolina, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Columbia, South Carolina, and surrounding communities through its Geriatric House Calls™ model. PTAs work closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence in their homes and senior living communities. The role offers one-on-one patient care within an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. PTAs receive mentorship from their supervising PT and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX describes its practice as clinician-operated and focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, independence, wellness, longevity, and abolishing ageism. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways are available. Eligible roles may include benefits, and compensation varies based on experience and employment type.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current CPR certification.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, CPR, patient transfers and bed mobility, varied movement and extensive walking, repetitive upper-extremity movements, driving between patient locations, and wearing PPE when required.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, while observing and tracking progress.
Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system, following FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to patient homes and senior living communities.
Work collaboratively with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
401(k) with company match.
Continuing education access.
Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
Access to advanced technology and tools.
Supportive, clinician-driven culture.
Employee referral bonuses for referring a friend.
Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.
Part-time roles may have benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement.