Physical Therapist Assistant

US Physical Therapy; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonuses available

MENTORSHIP and continuing education

Excellent benefits package including 401k

Community service opportunities

Job summary

US Physical Therapy is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Brunswick, GA. The role involves assisting in patient assessments, providing direct care under supervision, and ensuring high standards of patient treatment.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited PTA program and possess a Georgia PTA license. Competitive compensation, sign-on bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package await you. New graduates are welcome!

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Must hold a current Georgia PTA license and CPR certification.
• New graduates are welcome!

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing patients to develop and initiate treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Exercise, sports rehab, and manual‑based skills

Outgoing and energetic personality

Education

CAPTE‑accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Current Georgia PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for orthopedics and a thirst for continued knowledge and growth.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in assessing patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following established protocols and patient care guidelines
• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
• Support in ensuring patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians meets standards
• Assist in completing written plans of care, developing goals based on evaluation findings, and contributing to comprehensive programs to attain goals
• Support in implementing physical therapy treatment programs and providing essential physical therapy treatments
• Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies, under the guidance of a Physical Therapist

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE‑accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Current Georgia PTA license, CPR certification
• Exercise, sports rehab, and manual‑based skills
• Outgoing and energetic personality
• New graduates are welcome!

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Sign‑on bonuses available
• MENTORSHIP and continuing education
• In‑house APTA accredited RESIDENCY program available
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k, holidays and paid time off
• Community service opportunities
• Get to interact with a great team and support staffand so much more