Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Full‑time position

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Navicent Health Medical Center in Georgia. This full‑time role supports patient mobility, exercise, and daily living activities under the supervision of a PT.

Requires an APTA‑approved two‑year PTA program, a current active PTA license in the state, CPR certification every two years, and ability to work with patients from infancy to older adulthood.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the APTA.
• Current license in the State to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification every two years.

Responsibilities

• Carries out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist in clinical and research applications.
• Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and health related quality of life information.
• Performs a wide range of tests and evaluations in a clinical or research setting.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Assists with research protocol and treatment development; ensures quality control of data.
• Participates in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Good physical strength

Research experience

Pediatric and adult patient care

Education

APTA‑approved PTA program

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Navicent Health Medical Center in Georgia. This full‑time role supports patient mobility, exercise, and daily living activities under the supervision of a PT.

Requires an APTA‑approved two‑year PTA program, a current active PTA license in the state, CPR certification every two years, and ability to work with patients from infancy to older adulthood.