Hospital-Based Acute Care PTA (PRN) - Flexible Schedule

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Georgia invites a Licensed PTA to join the Acute Care Rehabilitation team at Wellstar MCG Health on a PRN, 20-hour-per-week schedule.

The role provides a hospital-based environment with a consistent weekday pattern and optional weekend opportunities. The PTA will implement treatment plans under the Physical Therapist, select appropriate activities, educate patients and families, document sessions, and coordinate with staff to restore mobility and function across

Qualifications

• Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma
• Associates Physical Therapy
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• PTA - Physical Therapist Asst
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• Additional Licenses/Certifications: as required to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family.
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate.
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols.
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Acute Care experience

Mobility & rehab skills

Team-oriented care

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Physical Therapy

PTA - Physical Therapist Asst

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Georgia invites a Licensed PTA to join the Acute Care Rehabilitation team at Wellstar MCG Health on a PRN, 20-hour-per-week schedule.

The role provides a hospital-based environment with a consistent weekday pattern and optional weekend opportunities. The PTA will implement treatment plans under the Physical Therapist, select appropriate activities, educate patients and families, document sessions, and coordinate with staff to restore mobility and function across