Physical Therapy Assistant Athens

PruittHealth; Athens, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Athens, GA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support our rehabilitation team in delivering care under the direction of licensed therapists.

You will assist with the plan, perform clinical tasks, document timely, and follow policies while maintaining patient safety and quality care. Licensure in GA and CAPTE-accredited program are required; relocation opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Valid professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of CAPTE-accredited PTA program; if foreign-trained, equivalence evaluation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the Physical Therapy care plan/treatment as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician.
• Perform clinical tasks, communication, and documentation timely and accurately 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 timely and successfully.
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

GA PTA license or eligibility

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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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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