Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient, PRN, Days

Piedmont Careers; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in Conyers, GA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for PRN daytime coverage. The PTA will provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, delivering modalities and treatments per the treatment plan.

Candidates must have an Associate degree from an approved PTA program, hold a Georgia PTA license or compact privileges, and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy for all age groups under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment and follow a treatment plan to enable the patient to reach the highest level of physical independence.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

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:

PRN, Days, Piedmont Rockdale

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS certification through AHA.

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital