Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Paulding Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Paulding Care Center Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in a long-term care setting.

The PTA will work closely with Physical Therapists and other PTAs to provide rehabilitative care, including patient education, exercise facilitation, and mobility assistance. A Georgia PTA license and at least 1 year of PTA experience in long-term care are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Georgia PTA License.

Responsibilities

• Counsel residents and their families on post-treatment steps.
• Observe residents during therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
• Assign specific exercises and assist residents in performing them.
• Use devices and equipment to help residents regain movement and reduce pain.
• Apply stretching, massage and other techniques to treat residents.
• Assist residents when moving to and from the therapy area.

Education

Georgia PTA License

Job description

Paulding Care Center Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for an experienced Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team!

Physical Therapy Assistants work closely with Physical Therapists and other PTAs to provide rehabilitative care to residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counsel residents and their families on what to do following treatment.
• Observe the residents they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
• Assign specific exercises for the resident and help the patients do these exercises.
• Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help residents regain movement and reduce pain.
• Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat residents.
• Assist residents when moving to and from the therapy area.

Requirements:

• Candidates considered must possess a valid Georgia PTA License.
• Must have at least (1) year experience as a PTA in a long-term care setting.
• Must be friendly, professional and reliable.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• PTA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• PTA License in Georgia (Required)

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