Job Title:Physical Therapist Assistant

Dorminy Medical Center; Time; On-site; NOK 511,000 - 651,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life

Short Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Life Insurance - Employer Paid

Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald, GA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer physical therapy treatments to patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA supports patient care in a general clinical setting and collaborates with the therapy team to implement treatment plans.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assistance, Georgia license, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college with an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assistance.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatments to patients under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANCE

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Type Full-time Category Clinical Contract Type Permanent Location Fitzgerald, GA Job Description

Position Description

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as assistant to a Physical Therapist.

Physical / Mental Demands

• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.
• External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Position does not have an expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.

The duties, responsibilities and required skills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Associate of science in Physical Therapy Assistance.

License: Must be currently licensed by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy Assistance. BLS Required.

Experience Minimum of one (1) year hospital/nursing home experience preferred.

Job Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life for you, your spouse and children.
• Short Term Disability.
• Accident with Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Employer paid one time your salary in Life Insurance
• Employer paid Long Term Disability benefits.
• Retirement benefits through VALIC with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off Accrual