Physical Therapy Assistant Athens

Pruitthealth Corporation; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Relocation opportunities

Foundation & University resources

Job summary

PruittHealth PTA position in Athens, GA offers a patient-centered setting where licensed therapy staff implement care plans under supervision. You will provide direct PTA services to residents and collaborate with therapists to deliver quality results.

Relocation opportunities and eligibility for merit increases are part of the employee development path. PruittHealth supports your career growth through university resources and structured training programs.

Qualifications

• Valid professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credential’s evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Physical Therapy care plan and treatments as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician.
• Perform clinical tasks, communication, and documentation per policy.
• Follow established policies and procedures related to the scope of practice.
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care.
• Complete all required orientation, in-services, and trainings.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Clinical skills

Documentation

Education

CAPTE accredited program

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapy Assistant Athens (2612044)

Physical Therapy Assistant Athens - 2612044

Description

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)

THERAPY SERVICES

Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and safety of all our therapists. Now is a great time to make a change and join one of the leading providers of post-acute care.

PruittHealth will help you conquer your career goals. At PruittHealth, we are searching for therapists who are committed to serving our residents with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your therapy career through annual merit increases, career growth programs, preceptorship, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

• Annual merit increases
• Relocation opportunities
• Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources

Responsibilities

• Assist in the executing of the Physical Therapy care plan/treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts.
• Perform clinical tasks, communication, and documentation timely and accurately per policy
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care
• Complete all required orientation, in-services, and trainings timely and successfully
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid professional license in the state of practice
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credential’s evaluation organization approved by the APTA

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