Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care (PRN Days) - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a flexible PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide weekday coverage with weekend shifts possible.

This role offers up to 20 hours per week and presents growth potential within a compassionate health system. The PTA will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to restore or improve mobility and function across patients, while adhering to safety, documentation, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a PTA license or eligible for licensure in Georgia.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma and an Associate's in Physical Therapy.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Join Wellstar's mission to enhance health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family.
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate.
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Seeking a flexible PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who can provide consistent weekday coverage, with the opportunity for weekend shifts for the right candidate. This role offers up to 20 hours per week and is ideal for someone looking for a steady PRN schedule with flexibility and growth potential.

Job Posting

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

A Brief Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Physical Therapist collaborates in planning and implementing programs that help to restore or improve function in mobility, strength, coordination, and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused, and customer‑oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required with this role.

What you will do

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family.
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow‑up and referral to community resources as appropriate.
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.

Documentation

• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols.
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.

General Requirements

• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost‑effective manner.
• Observes infection prevention precautions.

Customer Service

• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
• Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co‑workers and patients.
• Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
• Treats patients and fellow team members with respect.
• Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately.

Professional Development

• Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
• Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
• Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma, Associates Physical Therapy.
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• PTA - Physical Therapist Asst.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.
• Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

• OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve.
• OUR VISION: Deliver world‑class healthcare to every person, every time.
• OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion; We pursue excellence; We honor every voice.

Culture of Excellence – Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world‑class care. Our system‑wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top‑notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.