Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Crisp Regional•Cordele, GA

28d

About The Position

Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing high-quality patient care. The PTA will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA must be able to collaborate with other professional disciplines as well as interact with the patient, family members, and significant others.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Requires a current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Requires a current certification in Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

Up to one year of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy treatments according to the physical therapists’ treatment plan in the acute care and/or skilled nursing facility setting.
May provide treatments in additional settings including but not limited to home health at the discretion of the department Director.
Communicates with manager and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.
Records daily treatment notes and other required documentation timely and completely.
Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner.
Supervises Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related activities as requested.
Meeting production requirements for physical therapy rendered as defined by the organization.
Complies with the Georgia State Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Assumes responsibility for safety, infection control and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s efforts to provide quality care and services.
Performs all associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks.
Presents a professional image to CRHS’s co-workers, clinical and medical staff members, patients, families, and visitors.
Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.