Physical Therapy Assistant, PRN, Days

Piedmont-Healthcare; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapeutic modalities and treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role focuses on enabling patients to reach the highest level of physical independence in a hospital setting.

Required qualifications include an Associate’s Degree from an approved PTA program, GA license or compact privileges, and BCLS certification at hire.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program is required.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia Upon Hire required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy for all age groups under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment per hospital policy.
• Implement treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist to enable patient independence.

Education

Associate’s Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

• Associate’s Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital