Physical Therapist Assistant- FT

Tattnall Health Center; Reidsville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tattnall Health Center in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. New-Grad Friendly and supported by a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover mobility and function.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, providing direct patient care, educating families, and ensuring safety and documentation compliance in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy assisting is required.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human physiology.
• Proficiency in patient care with rehabilitation techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises and modalities as directed.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home care strategies.
• Maintain documentation of treatments and progress per facility policies.
• Ensure a safe, clean environment by following infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

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!