Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Outcome HC; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; 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 in Georgia is seeking an experienced Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our caregiving team. You will work closely with Physical Therapists to provide rehabilitative care to residents in a long-term care setting.

Candidates must hold a Georgia PTA license and have at least one year of PTA experience in a long-term care environment. We value friendly, professional, and reliable team members who communicate well with residents and

Qualifications

• Georgia PTA license is required.
• Minimum 1 year PTA experience in long-term care.
• Friendly, professional, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Counsel residents and families on post-treatment steps.
• Observe residents during therapy and report notes to the PT.
• Assign exercises and assist residents with them.
• Use devices and equipment to aid movement and pain reduction.
• Apply stretching and massage techniques to treat residents.
• Assist residents moving to/from the therapy area.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

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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