Physical Therapy Assistant

Jefferson Hospital; Louisville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, vision, dental

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jefferson Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the Rehab team. The PTA will support Physical Therapists in delivering treatments, developing and adjusting care plans, and documenting patient progress.

This role requires GA PTA certification and BLS; an associate degree or PTA program with anatomy/physiology coursework is required. You will work in a hospital setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or PTA certification with coursework in Anatomy & Physiology.
• Current Georgia PTA certification.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists in delivering treatments and developing plans.
• Document patient progress and modify treatments as directed within the PT plan of care.

Skills

BLS

Education

Associate’s Degree or PTA certification (Anatomy & Physiology)

Georgia PTA Certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant PTA - Rehab

About the Company:

Jefferson Hospital has a well-equipped emergency room, which utilizes hospital staff and contract physicians. Support services are provided for both inpatients and outpatients and the scope of service is consistent with the current mission of the hospital to provide quality community-based primary health care to Jefferson and surrounding counties.

Job Description:

We’re seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at Jefferson Hospital.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Physical Therapist Assistants assist Physical Therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. Physical Therapist Assistants assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of practice established by a physical therapist.

Position Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or Certification from a Physical Therapy program that included course study in Anatomy and Physiology.
• Current Certified Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Georgia.
• BLS

Top benefits:

As a team member at Jefferson Hospital, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Health, vision, dental
• Paid Time Off
• Growth, Development, and Advancement Opportunities