Physical Therapist Assistant

Advancerehab; Summerville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship and continuing education

In-house residency program

401K

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Advance Rehabilitation in the Southeast seeks a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our orthopedic-focused outpatient team. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and provide direct care under a Physical Therapist's supervision.

We offer a mentorship track, continuing education, an in-house APTA-accredited residency, and a supportive team environment. New graduates are welcome to apply and grow with us.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on 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.

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Georgia PTA license

CPR certification

Job 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 Outpatient care.

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

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation
• MENTORSHIP and continuing education
• In-house APTA accredited RESIDENCY program available
• 401K
• Community service opportunities.
• Get to interact with a great team and support staffand so much more