Physical Therapist Assistant at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup

Innovative Therapy Concepts • Jesup, GA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the rehabilitation team at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, Georgia. The organization is physical therapist-owned and operated, and provides therapy services for conditions including orthopedic and post-surgical needs, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and deconditioning. Experienced assistants and new graduates are welcome to apply. The role works under the direction of a Physical Therapist to administer treatments, support patients’ functional progress, and contribute to a positive patient experience and strong clinical outcomes.

The position involves delivering therapeutic exercises and modalities, monitoring and documenting patient responses, helping patients improve daily and mobility-related activities, and coordinating care with the Physical Therapist and other health team members. It also includes fitting and training patients to use supportive devices, monitoring aide-administered treatments, orienting new assistants, directing aides, and completing related administrative tasks. Occasional weekend shifts may be required at designated sites.

The employer offers competitive pay with a weekly productivity bonus, benefits, continuing education support, licensure and membership reimbursement, a wellness program, clinical mentorship, career development, and an employee referral program.

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.
• Demonstrate a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Have a responsible attitude and solid work ethic.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with patients’ families.
• Be compassionate and have a desire to help patients.
• Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.
• Meet the listed education/experience qualification: 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.
• Demonstrate the listed competencies, including analytical, problem-solving, technical, customer-service, communication, teamwork, quality-management, organizational, judgment, planning, professionalism, safety, adaptability, dependability, and initiative skills.
• Be able to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports and business correspondence; and present information effectively.
• Be able to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
• Be able to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Have knowledge of Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant; new graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Interest in learning and growing clinical skills while working with an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Administer active and passive therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments.
• Administer traction to help 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 treatment; compile and evaluate data on 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.
• 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 range of joint motion, body-part length and girth, 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
• 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 a month toward gym membership and participation in active community events
• Clinical mentorship focused on clinical skill development
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program
• 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