New-Grad Friendly PTA: Rehab Impact & Patient Care

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston; Thomaston (GA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our in-house therapy team. You will provide direct patient care under licensed therapists, guiding rehabilitation exercises and manual therapy as directed.

This role emphasizes strong communication with patients and families, accurate documentation, infection control, and collaboration with other clinicians to optimize outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in PTA from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and physiology.
• Proficiency in patient care with rehabilitation techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team.
• Ability to work independently and within a healthcare team.

Aufgaben

• Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities as directed.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, exercises, and home care strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and progress per facility policies.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Rehabilitation techniques

Communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in PTA

Licensed PTA

Jobbeschreibung

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our in-house therapy team. You will provide direct patient care under licensed therapists, guiding rehabilitation exercises and manual therapy as directed.

This role emphasizes strong communication with patients and families, accurate documentation, infection control, and collaboration with other clinicians to optimize outcomes.