Physical Therapist Assistant at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC • Jesup, GA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join its rehabilitation team at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, Georgia. The organization is a physical therapist-owned and operated Therapy Management Organization founded in 2006. The role supports patient care across diagnoses including orthopedic conditions, post-surgical recovery, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and deconditioning. Experienced assistants and new graduates are welcome to apply. The position works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and contributes to a positive patient experience and strong clinical outcomes.

The role involves administering physical therapy treatments, monitoring patient responses and progress, helping patients improve functional activities, and coordinating care with therapists and other health team members. The position also includes mentoring or orienting new assistants, directing aides, and completing related clerical tasks. Candidates must hold a current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state where they work. An associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, six months to one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination is described. New graduates are welcome.

The job requires occasional weekend shifts at designated sites. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional vibration, with usually moderate noise. Physical demands include regularly standing, walking, using hands, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, more than 100 pounds.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Hold an active and current Physical Therapist Assistant license that permits practice in the state of employment.
• An associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients' families.
• Demonstrate compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.
• Demonstrate skills and competencies including communication, teamwork, problem solving, organization, dependability, professionalism, quality, safety, and customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret professional, technical, business, or governmental materials and write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• 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

• Experienced Physical Therapist Assistants are welcome to apply.
• New graduates are welcome to apply; clinical education and mentorship support the transition from PTA school to the clinical setting.
• A strong drive to learn and grow and enhance clinical skills.
• A strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• A solid work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments.
• Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities, including preambulation, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Observe patients during treatments, compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and report findings orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confer with physical therapy staff and other health team members to exchange and evaluate patient information and plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Orient new Physical Therapist Assistants and direct and instruct Physical Therapy Aides.
• Perform clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephones, taking messages, and completing forms.
• Measure patients' range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to assess treatment effects or assist with patient evaluations.
• Monitor treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate plus weekly productivity bonus.
• Excellent benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, vested from day one.
• $1,000 continuing education allotment.
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues.
• Wellness program with reimbursement of up to $30 per month toward gym membership and participation in active community events.
• Clinical mentorship targeting development of clinical skills.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, focused on personal and professional growth.
• 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