Physical Therapist Assistant (Pta) Weekend Special

Covington•Covington, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who are called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents. In addition to market competitive pay rates and benefits in the North Shore market, you will have the opportunity to work for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), as AMG is an employee owned company! AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital - Covington is part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System - a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization. We are located in the heart of Covington on the 2 nd floor of Lakeview Medical Pavilion. AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital - Covington is seeking a Full Time or Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a Weekend Special Option who is responsible for administering physical therapy treatment interventions guided by a plan of care established by a Physical Therapist and as ordered by a Physician. Physical Therapist Assistant participates with a Physical Therapist in developing treatment programs for therapy patients. This position is flexible with variable day shifts . Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference with AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital - Covington! Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive package including competitive pay, direct deposit, medical insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, vision insurance, multiple voluntary insurance options, paid holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, optional credit union membership, cellular discount options, free uniform scrub after 90 days of employment, and 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution, and participation in our ESOP additional retirement benefit. Part-Time employees are offered a comprehensive package including higher than market pay rates, direct deposit, paid vacation time, optional credit union membership, cellular discount options, 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution, and participation in our ESOP additional retirement benefit.

Requirements

Maintains a current Louisiana Physical Therapy Assistant License.
Current BLS certification.
Basic computer knowledge.
Knowledgeable in Observation Levels as indicated by patient behavior and risk of injury to patient and/or others.

Responsibilities

Administering physical therapy treatment interventions guided by a plan of care established by a Physical Therapist and as ordered by a Physician.
Participates with a Physical Therapist in developing treatment programs for therapy patients.
Communicates changes in patient behavior or safety to charge nurse.