Physical Therapy Assistant

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston; Thomaston (GA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our in-house therapy team. You will provide direct patient care under licensed therapists, guiding rehabilitation exercises and manual therapy as directed.

This role emphasizes strong communication with patients and families, accurate documentation, infection control, and collaboration with other clinicians to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in PTA from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and physiology.
• Proficiency in patient care with rehabilitation techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team.
• Ability to work independently and within a healthcare team.

Responsabilités

• Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities as directed.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, exercises, and home care strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and progress per facility policies.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Connaissances

Patient care

Rehabilitation techniques

Communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Associate's degree in PTA

Licensed PTA

Description du poste

Position Summary

Providence is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house therapy team! New-Grad Friendly!

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy, and modalities as directed.
• Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, exercises, and home care strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress in compliance with facility policies.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy Assisting or a related field from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of human physiology.
• Proficiency in providing patient care with a focus on rehabilitation techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients through dedicated physical therapy services!