Physical Therapist Assistant

Carolina Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine; Summerville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading physical therapy company in the Southeast as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In this role, you'll assist in assessing patients, implementing treatment plans, and ensuring the highest standards in patient care while enjoying a supportive work environment with opportunities for mentorship and growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonuses available

MENTORSHIP and continuing education

In-house APTA accredited RESIDENCY program

401K

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Must hold a Georgia license and CPR certification.
• Outgoing personality preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Exercise

Sports rehab

Manual-based skills

Effective communication

Education

Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Current state of Georgia license

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
• 401K
• Community service opportunities.
• Get to interact with a great team and support staff and so much more