Physical Therapist Assistant

Advance Rehabilitation • St. Simons Island, GA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for orthopedics and a thirst for continued knowledge and growth. What You'll Do: 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

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
• New graduates are welcome!

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonuses available
• MENTORSHIP and continuing education
• In-house APTA accredited RESIDENCY program available
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k, holidays and paid time off
• Community service opportunities
• Get to interact with a great team and support staff and so much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees