Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Pine View Nursing; Sylvania (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine View Nursing is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Georgia. The candidate must graduate from an accredited PTA program, have taken the NPTE or be eligible, and hold a Georgia state license or be eligible to apply.

You will assess residents' physical therapy needs and coordinate services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Daily duties include meeting residents per the treatment plan, documenting progress, and staying current with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program is required.
• Must have taken NPTE or be eligible to take it.
• State license to practice as a PTA or eligibility to apply for one.
• Experience evaluating residents' physical therapy needs and documenting progress is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' physical therapy needs and matches them with available services.
• Meets with residents regularly according to the treatment program schedule and evaluates progress under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars to maintain and update licensure and skills.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal and written communication

Education

Accredited PTA program

NPTE exam or eligible

State license or eligible

Job description

Full Time PTA Position

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PTA,HAVE TAKEN THE NPTE EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills and licensure.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents, staff and family members under the supervision of the Physical Therapist so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.