Physical Therapist Assistant

Advance Rehabilitation; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in physical therapy seeks a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves assisting in patient assessments, providing direct care under supervision, and ensuring high standards of rehabilitation services. Ideal candidates will be recent graduates or experienced professionals with a strong foundation in orthopedics and a desire for continuous learning. The company offers competitive compensation, opportunities for mentorship, and an excellent benefits package, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Sign-on Bonuses

Mentorship

Continuing Education

401k

Paid Time Off

Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited program and hold a Georgia license.
• Outgoing personality with a passion for physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing patients and developing treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Document patient progress and communicate effectively with caregivers.

Skills

Orthopedics

Patient Care

Communication

Documentation

Exercise and Sports Rehab

Manual-based Skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

CPR Certification

Job description

Company Description

Advance Rehabilitation is committed to being the most sought-after physical therapy company in the Southeast for services including industrial rehabilitation, athletic training, and sports medicine. Our mission is to provide the highest quality rehabilitation services in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner while delivering excellence in customer service.

Advance Rehabilitation Connects, Adapts, Empowers, Delivers, and Serves to transform lives!

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 state of Georgia license, CPR certification
• Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills
• Outgoing and energetic personality
• New graduates are welcome!

Additional Information

• 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 staff and so much more