Physical Therapist Assistant at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup

Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy Management Organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. ITC is searching for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a fun and energetic environment that stives to achieve great outcomes with every patient we encounter. Treating diagnoses includes, but are not limited to orthopedic patients, post-surgical, neurological, balance disorders, and deconditioning. Come join a phenomenal rehabilitation team as we provide the best patient experience possible while achieving phenomenal outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Must have an active and current Physical Therapist Assistant License that allows you to practice in the state in which you work.
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team
• Candidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
• New graduates are welcome to apply. Our clinical education and mentorship allow for a successful transition from PTA school to this clinical setting
• Must be willing to work occasional weekend shifts in designated sites.
• Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to educate patients about their condition, treatments, and to communicate with patients’ families.
• Should also be compassionate and possess a desire to help patients.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as preambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Aides.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• Monitors treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
• Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset
• Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC!
• Referral Program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member

What This Job Offers

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