Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care, Days

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in Conyers, Georgia is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to work in acute care during the day, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role includes providing physical therapy modalities and treatments to help patients achieve greater independence.

Required are an Associate's Degree from a PTA program, current Georgia PTA license or compact privileges, and Basic Life Support (BCLS) upon hire; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• No experience required.
• Georgia PTA license (or compact privileges) Upon Hire Required and BCLS (Basic Life Support) Upon Hire Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by the plan established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients to reach the highest level of physical independence according to the treatment plan.

Education

Associate's Degree from PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care, Days

Overview:

Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in Conyers that has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to Rockdale County and surrounding communities since 1954. We offer 24-hour emergency care, plus most major medical, surgical and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities:

The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy for all age groups, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Responsible for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by the physical therapist to enable the patient to reach the highest level of physical independence. Qualifications:

Education

• Associate's Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program Required

Work Experience

• No experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

Position Information

Location

Conyers, Georgia

Posted

08/02/2026

Type

Rehab

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

14607