Physical Therapy Asst. Part Time

PACS • Greenwood, SC

5d • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

McCormick Post Acute is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to assist the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. The assistant helps residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, and encourages them throughout rehabilitation while working with an interdisciplinary team.

The role includes treating residents as directed by the Physical Therapist; maintaining timely, accurate, compliant documentation; and keeping the treatment environment safe by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols. The assistant communicates with the supervising Physical Therapist about resident progress, goals, and discharge planning, and educates residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, exercise and maintenance programs, safety, and fall prevention. Additional duties include supporting restorative aide training, participating in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings as needed, facilitating recommendations for durable medical equipment, reporting equipment problems, and contributing to quality-improvement and rehabilitation-program initiatives.

The position is based at McCormick Post Acute in McCormick, South Carolina. The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise. The role requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and varied physical movements, and assisting or transporting residents and handling equipment in accordance with safe resident-handling practices.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active, unencumbered South Carolina PTA license; maintain the license in good standing and meet state continuing-education requirements.
• Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data in programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including assisting and transporting residents and handling equipment safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, and to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.
• A service-oriented approach and interest in helping residents thrive.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting is preferred.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.
• Additional certifications as appropriate for the facility.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist with treatment plans and direct resident care to help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
• Communicate routinely with the supervising Physical Therapist about resident progress, goals, and discharge planning, and help ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families.
• Provide staff in-services on training programs as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall-prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support residents’ mobility and independence.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance-improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation-program development as assigned.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Encourage and motivate residents throughout rehabilitation and work alongside the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• $27–35 per hour.
• Flexible scheduling options for work/life balance.
• Growth, advancement, and PRN opportunities within South Carolina sister facilities.
• Supportive leadership and a positive team culture.
• A fun, family-oriented atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree