The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), under the direction of the Rehab Director/Manager and Licensed Physical Therapist, provides treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education in the homecare setting as directed by the Physical Therapist. Performs treatment interventions to achieve short and/or long-term goals as prescribed on the Plan of Care. The PTA performs other duties as assigned by PT and/or Rehab Director/Manager.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Education          

Graduate of PTA program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy

Education of the American Physical Therapy Association

               Associate degree in Physical Therapy

 

Experience        

One (1) year of clinical experience

 

License/Registration/Certifications       

Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in South Carolina Valid SC Driver’s License with good driving record CPR certification

 

Preferred Requirements

 

Preferred Education      

N/A

 

Preferred Experience    

N/A

 

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications       

N/A