Physical Therapist Assistant Acute

US Physical Therapy•Dock Junction, GA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Advance Rehabilitation is seeking a passionate and dedicated Acute Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for orthopedics and a thirst for continued knowledge and growth. This role involves assisting in patient assessments, developing and initiating treatment plans, and providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The position also includes documenting patient progress, ensuring care standards are met, and communicating with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Current state of Georgia PTA license, CPR certification
Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills
Outgoing and energetic personality

Responsibilities

Assist in assessing patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following established protocols and patient care guidelines
Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
Support in ensuring patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians meets standards
Assist in completing written plans of care, developing goals based on evaluation findings, and contributing to comprehensive programs to attain goals
Support in implementing physical therapy treatment programs and providing essential physical therapy treatments
Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies, under the guidance of a Physical Therapist