Physical Therapist Assistant
Cheraw, SC
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs
$1,506/weekOverview
- Start Date04/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Qualifications
- Minimum of 70%
Description
Make a real difference as a travel PTA. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
- Active South Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant license required to start the assignment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from American Heart Association (AHA).
- Experience in outpatient physical therapy settings preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to implement treatment plans, document progress, and perform therapeutic interventions for musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments.
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.
- Willingness to participate in departmental functions such as competency training, in-service coordination, mentoring, and performance improvement activities.
- Preferred: prior experience working within a hospital-affiliated outpatient clinic or health system.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Hospital outpatient clinic.
- Shift Name: Days.
- Shift Details: Monday through Thursday 08:00–17:45; Friday 08:00–13:00.
- Assignment Length: 13 week assignment.
- Required credentials: Active SC license as PTA, BLS (AHA) required.
Location Highlights
Discover Cheraw, SC and nearby recreation and cultural attractions. Cheraw is located in northeastern South Carolina near the Pee Dee River and is approximately 30 miles north of Florence. The area offers access to Lynches River and is within reasonable driving distance to Francis Marion National Forest (about 45–60 minutes), providing opportunities for hiking and paddling. The town features historic downtown architecture and is near the Cheraw State Park campus and public golf courses, supporting a suburban and small-town lifestyle. Nearby regional transit options include U.S. Highway 1 and I-95 within a 30–40 minute drive to larger commercial centers, making it feasible for weekend travel to larger cities for dining and entertainment.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a PTA traveler and maintain clinical growth while providing patient-centered care. You will document progress, complete treatment notes and discharge summaries within departmental guidelines, and collaborate with therapists and physicians regarding patient goals and progress. Contribute to professional development activities and maintain required continuing education for SC LLR.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Employer
Jackson Therapy Partners
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