Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

At Simpsonville Post Acute , we know the importance of speaking your Love Language. We show Acts of Service by stepping in to help when it's needed, whether it's part of our job description or not. We share Words of Affirmation routinely, so you know how much you're appreciated. And we know you love Receiving Gifts, so we offer special incentives and rewards throughout the year. But the love doesn't stop there. We also offer :

• Excellent compensation
• Medical, dental, vision benefit package options
• PTO and 401K matching
• PRN opportunities within the largest network in S.C.

General Purpose

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

Essential Duties

Supervisory Requirements

The position is not a supervisory position.

Qualification

Education and / or Experience

Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States.

Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

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.

Mathematical Skills

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

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems.

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities : Standing and / or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing / pulling very frequently. Talking and / or hearing very frequently. Tasting and / or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision : ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note : Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.