Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
Coastal Rehabilitation·North Charleston, South Carolina
Coastal Rehabilitation·North Charleston, South Carolina
The Physical Therapist Assistant screens and treats patients while documenting services and communicating with families and team members. The role focuses on optimizing patient mobility and daily living activities.
The Physical Therapist Assistant screens, treats patients/residents, documents services and communicates with families and interdisciplinary team members while facilitating optimization of patient/resident mobility and activities of daily living. Full-time benefits start on the first day of the month following your start date! Posted
USD $32.00 - USD $33.00 /Hr. Wage Commensuration The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Provides professional Physical Therapy services. Completes documentation accurately and timely. Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.works efficiently and effectively while utilizing facility resources responsibly. Maintains adequate and up to date knowledge of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services and setting specific clinical and regulatory practices. Complies with facility policies and procedures. Qualifications & Requirements Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Must have one year experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred) Must have current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in facility-specific state Must have current certification in Basic Life Support. Reliable transportation required
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program 401(k) Paid Time Off Plan New Pet Insurance Discount available DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it. Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families) Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction! In-facility education programs and more! EOE Statement Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with at least one year of experience, preferably in a geriatric rehabilitation setting. A current license and Basic Life Support certification are also required.
Market context
Physical Therapist Assistant roles in South Carolina are often tied to rehab settings that need licensed support for patient mobility and recovery care, with geriatric experience commonly preferred. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually want an accredited PTA graduate, current licensure, BLS certification, and prior hands-on experience. Before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any geriatric rehab work; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster.
