PRN Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehab Impact & Care

Folkston Park Care & Rehab; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Folkston Park Care & Rehab is seeking a dedicated PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. You will assist licensed PTs, provide direct patient care, and educate families on treatments and home care strategies.

Under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will monitor progress, document treatments, and maintain infection control. Collaboration with other professionals is essential 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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Rehabilitation techniques

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy assisting

Job description

Folkston Park Care & Rehab is seeking a dedicated PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. You will assist licensed PTs, provide direct patient care, and educate families on treatments and home care strategies.

Under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will monitor progress, document treatments, and maintain infection control. Collaboration with other professionals is essential to optimize patient outcomes.