Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant at Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC • Eatonton, GA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for the outpatient rehabilitation team at Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton, Georgia. The organization is Physical Therapist owned and operated and provides care in a collaborative, energetic setting focused on patient experience and outcomes. The caseload may include orthopedic and postsurgical patients, people with neurological conditions or balance disorders, and patients experiencing deconditioning. Experienced assistants and new graduates are welcome to apply. The role administers physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist and supports patients in improving functional activities and daily living skills.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Hold an active, current Physical Therapist Assistant license that permits practice in the state of employment.
• Have an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients’ families.
• Be responsible, have a solid work ethic, and show compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.
• Have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and professional materials, technical procedures, or regulations; write reports and business correspondence; and present information and respond to questions.
• Have basic mathematical skills, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages and interpreting bar graphs.
• Be able to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
• Have knowledge of Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and frequent lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply; clinical education and mentorship support the transition from PTA school to the clinical setting.
• Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Administer active and passive therapeutic exercises, massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modalities, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet and infrared treatments, and hot and cold packs.
• Administer traction to help relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning or improving functional activities, including preambulation, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Observe patients during treatments, collect and evaluate information about their responses and progress, and report findings orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices; adjust devices and train patients in their use and care.
• Coordinate with physical therapy staff and other health team members to discuss patient information and plan, modify, or coordinate treatment programs.
• Orient new Physical Therapist Assistants and direct and instruct Physical Therapy Aides.
• Perform clerical duties, including inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages, and completing forms.
• Measure joint range of motion, body-part length and girth, and vital signs to assess treatment effects or assist the Physical Therapist with patient evaluations.
• Monitor treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus a weekly productivity bonus.
• Benefits package including a 401(k) with company match, vested from day one.
• $1,000 continuing education allotment.
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues.
• Wellness program that reimburses up to $30 per month toward gym membership and supports participation in community fitness events.
• Clinical mentorship focused on developing clinical skills.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, focused on personal and professional growth, with opportunities to be promoted from within.
• Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree