Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant at Phoebe Sumter Hospital

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Americus, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Position: Phoebe Sumter Hospital - Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant Location: Americus, Georgia Experience: Experienced Physical Therapist Assistants and New Graduates Welcome to Apply Employment Type: Full-Time Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy management organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. ITC is searching for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a fun and energetic environment that stives to achieve great outcomes with every patient we encounter. We are part of an Inpatient/Acute Care hospital providing inpatient acute care services and helping to restore patients back to their previous level of function. Be part of a team that collaborates with other hospital departments and rehabilitation disciplines to assist patients in advancing, achieving their goals, and being discharged to the next level of care. Most common treated diagnosis include but not limited to, orthopedic patients, general post surgery, cerebrovascular accident along with other neurological disorders, balance disorders, pneumonia, and deconditioning.Come join a phenomenal rehabilitation team that includes a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Speech Therapist as we provide the best patient experience possible while achieving phenomenal outcomes. Come be a part of a group of therapist that seeks to serve and love their patients in all we do. What We Offer: Competitive pay rate plus weekly productivity bonus Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one $1,000 continuing education allotment Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues Wellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.) Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC! Referral Program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member We Are Seeking: Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team Candidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program Responsible individual with a solid work ethic Excellent communication and people skills New graduates are welcome to apply. Our clinical education and mentorship allow for a successful transition from PTA school to this clinical setting

Requirements

• Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team
• Candidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Must have an active and current Physical Therapist Assistant License that allows you to practice in the state in which you work.
• Must be willing to work occasional weekend shifts in designated sites.
• Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to educate patients about their condition, treatments, and to communicate with patients’ families.
• Should also be compassionate and possess a desire to help patients.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software, and basic email skills.
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as preambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Aides.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• Monitors treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
• Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset
• Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC!
• Referral Program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees