Physical Therapist Assistant

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to work under a Physical Therapist, delivering therapeutic modalities and treatment procedures to patients across all ages to promote independence and mobility. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans prescribed by the physical therapist, assisting with exercises, and ensuring safety during therapy sessions in accordance with hospital policy.

Education: Associate’s Degree from an approved PTA program.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• No experience required.
• Georgia PTA license or current compact privileges; BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy modalities and treatments as determined by a treatment plan established by the physical therapist.
• Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.
• Assist with patient care across all age groups to enable the patient to reach the highest level of physical independence.

Education

Associate’s Degree PTA program

No experience required

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your careerin the right direction.Stay for thediverseteamsyou’lllove, a sharedpurpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.You’llfeel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders arein your corner, invested inyour success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needstoday andhelp youplan for the future.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy for all age groups, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Responsible for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by the physical therapist to enable the patient to reach the highest level of physical independence.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital