Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
Greenwood, SC
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist Outpatient, Greenwood Village. The Physical Therapist Assistant supports treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist and delivers therapeutic interventions designed to improve patients strength, mobility, balance, endurance, coordination, and functional skills. The role emphasizes patient and employee safety, effective documentation, patient and family education, infection control, and collaborative care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) certification.
  • At least 1 year of outpatient clinical experience.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the Physical Therapist.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions, including posture training, strengthening exercises, endurance and cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training.
  • Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
  • Demonstrate gait, safety, and proper guarding techniques.
  • Instruct patients in the use of prescribed equipment and therapeutic modalities.
  • Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary.
  • Document patient progress, treatment responses, and patient and family education.
  • Participate in team conferences, quality improvement projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Maintain infection control practices, clean treatment areas, and safely operate therapy equipment.
  • Establish professional and ethical relationships with patients, families, and staff.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits