Physical Therapy Assistant

🌟 Join the Edisto Post-Acute Family as an PTA🌟

📍 Edisto Post-Acute is a beautiful 113-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Orangeburg, SC, less than a mile from the breathtaking 🌺 Edisto Memorial Gardens.

We're proud to provide outstanding care while creating great opportunities for our team members in a supportive, family-like environment.

With many long-term employees, you'll find a workplace where people truly enjoy coming to work! ❤️

💙 Ready to make a difference in the lives of others?

At Edisto, we value the relationships we build with our residents, families, coworkers, and community.

If you're a compassionate nurse who loves providing exceptional care, we'd love to have you on our team!

✨ What We Offer Our PTA Team Members:
💵 $25-35/hour
🩺 Excellent healthcare benefits (for Full Time employees)
📈 Advancement and PRN opportunities within our network of sister facilities throughout South Carolina
🤝 Supportive team environment where your work truly matters

🎯 PTA Responsibilities Include:
✔️ Assisting the Physical Therapist with patient care related to physical activities
✔️ Helping residents improve mobility, strength, and overall function
✔️ Encouraging and motivating residents throughout their rehab journey
✔️ Documenting treatments and resident progress accurately
✔️ Collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to provide exceptional care

✅ Successful Candidates Will Have:
🎓 Physical Therapy Assistant Degree from an accredited college/university
📋 Valid, unencumbered South Carolina PTA license (Required)
⚡ Experience in a fast-paced, high-admissions healthcare setting preferred
❤️ A strong desire to help residents reach their highest level of functioning

Come join a team where your compassion, dedication, and hard work are appreciated every day! 🌟

Apply today and become part of the Edisto Post Acute family! 💙

General Purpose

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

Essential Duties


* 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.


* Pro...