Physical Therapy Asst. Part Time

McCormick Post Acute is located right on the SC & GA border in McCormick, South Carolina, just a short drive from Evans, GA, Greenwood, SC, and Abbeville, SC. We’re a family-oriented community built on relationships, service, teamwork, and excellence.

If you’re passionate about helping others regain strength, confidence, and independence while working with a team that truly appreciates you, this is the place for you!

We are looking for a Part Time PTA to join out TEAM!!!

Our PTAs:

• $27–35/hour
• Flexible scheduling options for work/life balance
• Growth, advancement & PRN opportunities within our South Carolina sister facilities
• Positive team culture with supportive leadership
• A fun, family-oriented atmosphere where you matter

• Assist the Physical Therapist with treatment plans and patient care
• Help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence
• Encourage and motivate residents through their rehab journey
• Work alongside an awesome interdisciplinary team
• Celebrate resident progress and victories every day

• Physical Therapist Assistant Degree from an accredited college/university
• Active, unencumbered South Carolina PTA license
• Experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting preferred
• A heart for serving others and helping residents thrive

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care.

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• 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.
• For California PTAs, remain in accordance with the California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 4 § 1398.44.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
• Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk…