Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Days

Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc.; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc. in Cordele, GA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time, days position.

You will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, supervising aides, and ensuring safety and compliance with professional standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Experience: Up to one year of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination in hospital/ skilled nursing facility setting preferred.
• Requires a current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Requires a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments according to the PT plan in acute care and/or skilled nursing facility settings; may treat in home health as directed.
• Communicate patient progress, problems, or plans with the manager and interprofessional team.
• Record daily treatment notes and charges in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related activities.
• Meet production requirements for physical therapy rendered as defined by the organization.
• Comply with the Georgia State Physical Therapy Practice Act and maintain safety and infection control.

Education

PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Days

Job Category: Therapy

Requisition Number: DRAFT002578

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Cordele, GA 31015, USA

Description

Position Summary:

Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is anactive member of the interdisciplinary team providing high-quality patient care. The PTA will work under thedirection and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA must be able to collaborate with otherprofessional disciplines as well as interact with the patient, family members, and significant others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:

Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

• Experience:

Up to one year of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training,and experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility setting preferred.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires a current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Requires a current certification in Basic Life Support.

• Provides physical therapy treatments according to the physical therapists’ treatment plan in the acute care and/or skilled nursing facility setting. May provide treatments in additional settings including but not limited to home health at the discretion of the department Director.
• Communicates with manager and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.
• Records daily treatment notes and other required documentation timely and completely. Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related activities as requested.
• Meeting production requirements for physical therapy rendered as defined by the organization.
• Complies with the Georgia State Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assumes responsibility for safety, infection control and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s efforts to provide quality care and services. Performs all associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS’s co-workers, clinical and medical staff members, patients, families, and visitors.
• Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.

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