LPTA - outpatient rehab

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction under the supervision of a physical therapist in Albany, GA. Responsibilities include documenting outcomes and using equipment to achieve best patient results.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and BLS; PTA licensure is expected. Typical duties span care coordination, documentation, and compassionate patient interaction, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 0–1 year clinical or medical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Documents and reports treatment results per department procedures.
• Monitors patient responses and progresses care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy and respects age-specific needs.

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job Number: 32629

Location: Phoebe Northwest Street Address: 2336 Dawson Rd City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31707

Department: PPMH OP PHYSICAL THERAPY

Shift: Days

Job Type: Full time

Posted Date: 2025-09-25

Job Summary

Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and demonstration for patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. Document treatment results per department procedure. Utilize equipment and technology for best outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2 year - Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• Work Experience 0 - 1 year clinical, medical setting &nbsp (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

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

Essential Functions

• CARE PROCESSES: 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.

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.