PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, LSH REHABILITATION SERV

SGMC Health; Lakeland (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Cancer insurance

On-the-job training

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

EAP

Wellness program

Job summary

SGMC Health at Lanier Campus in Georgia is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapeutic interventions within an interdisciplinary rehab service. You will document care, coordinate plans with physicians, and contribute to program development while upholding the hospital’s standards.

The position requires a GA-licensed PTA, CPR certification, and ability to work in a team-focused, dynamic environment with potential weekend/holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved associate degree program with an active Georgia license.
• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations with physical disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to work well individually, as a team member, and as a team leader.
• Demonstrates adaptability, prioritization, and problem-solving.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and apply critical thinking.
• Strong clinical skills in providing therapeutic interventions.
• Clear communication with diverse patients and families.
• CPR certification is required.
• QI certification recommended for IRF float on-site.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Coordinate patient's plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
• Document care provided and support program development, quality improvement, and productivity.
• Contribute to maintaining SGMC Health’s mission, values, and codes of conduct.

Skills

Geriatric experience

CPR certification

Team leadership

Policy interpretation

Therapeutic interventions

Education

APTA-approved associate degree

Georgia license

Job description

Job Location

Lanier Campus

Department

LAN - REHABILITATION SERVICE

Schedule

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8-4:30

Position Summary

Provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. Documents care provided. Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines. Demonstrates accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Maintains atmosphere, which ensures SGMC Health’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Graduate of an APTA approved associate degree program (or foreign equivalent). Hold an applicable and current license in state of Georgia.
• Experience in working with adult and geriatric population with physical disabilities is desired.
• Ability to work well individually, as a team member, and as a team leader.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically.
• Strong clinical skills in providing therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages and cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• CPR Certification required.
• QI Certification for employees floating to IRF is recommended with on‑site training.

Working Conditions – ADA Information

Works primarily in hospital or clinical setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, in excess of fifty (50) pounds, pushing objects (wheelchairs, and beds). Comfortable setting indoors, schedules may include working weekends and holidays. May be subjected to high levels of stress. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases, on a daily basis. Uses medical equipment, computer, telecommunication devices and patient information systems.

Benefits

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On‑the‑job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program