Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

🏡 Forest Acres Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility conveniently located in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

At Forest Acres, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and with our residents and their families.

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🌟🩺 NOW HIRING: FULL TIME PTA 🩺🌟

Ready to love where you work? 💙
We're looking for an energetic, compassionate, and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our amazing Therapy Team! 🙌

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! ✨

💥 What We Offer Our PTAs:
💵 $25-35/hour
🩺 Excellent healthcare benefits (for Full Time team members)
📅 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

💪 What You'll Be Doing:
✨ 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 🎉

🎓 What You'll Need:
✔️ 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 💙

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.


* 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.


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