Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

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 PTA license required prior to start of assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA required.
• Experience providing therapeutic interventions for musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments preferred.
• Experience documenting progress, treatment notes, and discharge summaries within regulatory and departmental time guidelines preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team and physicians preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outpatient clinic experience preferred.
• Experience serving as a clinical instructor, mentor, or program leader preferred.
• Experience with competency training and performance improvement initiatives preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 0800-1700 Monday through Thursday.
• Shift Hours: 0800-1200 Friday.
• Setting: Outpatient clinic schedule.
• Candidates must hold active SC license and required BLS credential prior to start.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits


We offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first day of your assignment. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401k matching plan, housing support, travel and license reimbursement, referral bonuses, and 24/7 recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care


As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will administer treatment plans to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disability, and promote overall fitness and health. You will implement interventions aligned with the patient's learning style and therapeutic needs, document measurable functional goals, and communicate progress with the interdisciplinary team. You will contribute to departmental performance through competencies, education, mentorship, and quality improvement activities.

Location Highlights

Dillon, SC offers a small-city lifestyle with regional outdoor and cultural access. Dillon is located near the South Carolina Inland region and is approximately 1.5 hours from Myrtle Beach, providing coastal access and Atlantic beaches. The area offers nearby outdoor recreation such as Lake View and local parks within a short drive, and access to regional highways for commutes to Florence and Columbia. The community supports local dining, annual events, and small-town cultural attractions within easy driving distance of larger metropolitan amenities.

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.