Physical Therapy Assistant Athens

PruittHealth; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced pay option

Annual merit increases

Relocation opportunities

Paid onboarding & orientation

Preceptorship Program & hands-on培训

24 / 7 direct hotline support

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Access to PruittHealth Foundation & P"

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Therapy Services in Georgia. You will assist in executing care plans, perform clinical tasks, and ensure timely documentation under supervision, contributing to compassionate post-acute care.

We support professional growth with merit increases, preceptorships, and comprehensive health plans, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and patient outcomes. Equal opportunity employer and relocation options available.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a CAPTE accredited program.
• Pass state licensure as a PTA and maintain it.
• Comply with facility policies and clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the Physical Therapy care plan per therapist and physician guidance.
• Perform clinical tasks, documentation, and timely communication per policy.
• Follow established policies and procedures within 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 directed by supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Policy adherence

Team communication

Education

CAPTE accredited program

Job 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

• Advanced pay option
• Annual merit increases
• Relocation opportunities
• Paid onboarding & orientation
• Preceptorship Program & hands-on training
• 24 / 7 direct hotline support
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources
• Comprehensive health plans

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

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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