Physical Theray Assistant Full-time

Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Wadley (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. New-grad friendly and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist, you will help patients recover mobility and function.

You will implement treatment plans, provide direct patient care, educate families, and maintain documentation while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a PTA.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human physiology.
• Proficiency in providing patient care with a rehabilitation focus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises and manual therapy as directed.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home care strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and progress per facility policies.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Empathy and patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Patient education

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Current PTA licensure/certification

Job description

Comfort Creekis seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house therapy team! New-Grad Friendly!

The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and enhance their overall physical function.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy, and modalities as directed.
• Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, exercises, and home care strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress in compliance with facility policies.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy Assisting or a related field from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of human physiology.
• Proficiency in providing patient care with a focus on rehabilitation techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative healthcare team.