Physical Therapy Assistant

Your Health Organization•Pooler, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Primary Care Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a valuable member of our healthcare staff, you will play a crucial role in assisting our licensed physical therapists in delivering exceptional care to our homebound patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals recovering from injuries or illnesses. PTA role performs visits in homes, ALF's, and ILF's. This is a salary-based position, with the opportunity to receive a monthly bonus. This is a full-time, salary-based position. There are two schedules available: Monday-Friday (8:00AM-5:00PM) and one weekend a month Monday-Sunday (7:00AM-7:00PM) 7days on, 7 days off We are seeking PTA's to service the following areas: Savannah About We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, and Florida dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care. Why Choose a Career at Your Health? Providing high quality care for our patients is the center of what we do, and we provide the same care for our employees. Here are some of the benefits that are available to our employees.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
CPR certification.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Compassion and empathy for patients undergoing rehabilitation.
Physical stamina and dexterity necessary to assist patients with mobility and perform therapeutic activities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Specialized training or certification in specific areas of physical therapy, such as orthopedics, pelvic heatlh, neurology, or geriatrics.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Bilingual proficiency in English and another language commonly spoken by patients in the practice area.
Pelvic Health Experience and/or interest

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of treatment plans
Conducting exercises with patients
Educating patients on proper techniques for rehabilitation exercises
Documenting patient progress
Developing individualized treatment plans
Instruct and assist patients in performing therapeutic exercises and activities
Monitor patients during therapy sessions, providing guidance and support as needed
Maintain a clean and organized therapy environment, ensuring that equipment is properly sanitized and maintained
Communicate regularly with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and adjust treatment plans as needed
Assist in the implementation of discharge plans, including providing patients with instructions for continued care and recommending appropriate follow-up services