Physical Therapy Assistant (Acute)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Cumming, Georgia, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform therapy programs for diverse patient populations. Responsibilities include delivering educational programs and ensuring quality customer service.

The ideal candidate must possess an Associate's degree, a valid Physical Therapist Assistant licensure, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Join us to make an impact on patients' lives in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy is necessary.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy programs and treatments as directed by the physical therapist.
• Provide educational programs for employees and patients.
• Ensure quality customer service while assisting patients and their families.

Education

Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy programs and treatments as directed by the physical therapist for inpatient & outpatient pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Provides employee and patient educational programs as directed. The duties of this position require patient and family education and the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel and others in order to provide quality customer service.

Qualifications

License or Certification Required

• Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

License or Certification Preferred

• Two (2) years of licensed clinical experience.

Work Hours

8:15 - 4:45

Weekend Requirements

Yes