Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Phoebe Putney Health System; Sylvester (GA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Phoebe Putney Health System is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Sylvester, GA. The role involves performing treatments and exercise instruction under a Physical Therapist, documenting outcomes, and utilizing equipment for optimal patient care.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and BLS certification; 0–1 year clinical experience is preferred.

Formación

• Associate degree required for PTA role.
• Candidate demonstrates ability to document treatment results accurately.
• Ability to document processes and communicate clearly with the care team.

Responsabilidades

• Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Document treatment results accurately and in accordance with department procedures.
• Utilize equipment and technology to support optimal patient outcomes.

Conocimientos

Compassion

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Associate Degree in PTA

Descripción del empleo

Join Our Team at Phoebe as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant!

At Phoebe, we're more than a healthcare system-we're a community committed to compassion, excellence, integrity, and teamwork. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care and improve the health of the communities we serve. If you're ready to help patients restore mobility and improve their quality of life, we'd love for you to be part of our team.

As a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll be:

• Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and demonstrations for patients based on physical therapy principles and practices under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Document treatment results accurately and in accordance with department procedures.
• Utilize equipment and technology to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

2 year / Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Experience:

0 - 1 year clinical, medical setting &nbsp (Preferred)

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Essential Functions:

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Documentation:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Additional Duties:

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.