Physical Therapist Assistant- FT

Tattnall Health Center; Reidsville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tattnall Health Center in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house therapy team! New-Grad Friendly!

The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and enhance their overall physical function.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy assisting or related field.
• State licensure or certification as a PTA.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and human physiology.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care with therapeutic exercises and modalities as directed.
• Monitor progress and report changes to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home care.
• Maintain documentation of treatments and progress.
• Adhere to infection control protocols to keep environment safe.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy assisting

Job description

Position Summary

Tattnall Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house therapy team! New-Grad Friendly!

The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and enhance their overall physical function.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy, and modalities as directed.
• Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, exercises, and home care strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress in compliance with facility policies.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy Assisting or a related field from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of human physiology.
• Proficiency in providing patient care with a focus on rehabilitation techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients through dedicated physical therapy services!