Physical Therapy Assistant (Acute - PRN)

Northside Hospital Inc. • Canton, GA

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About The Position

Performs physical therapy programs and treatments as directed by a physical therapist for inpatient and outpatient pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Provides employee and patient educational programs as directed. The role includes educating patients and families and exercising courtesy and patience when speaking with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel, and others to provide quality customer service.

Requirements

• Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy, or a Georgia Compact Privilege issued by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Two years of licensed clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy programs and treatments as directed by a physical therapist for inpatient and outpatient pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Provide employee and patient educational programs as directed.
• Educate patients and families, and assist patients, families, medical personnel, and others with courtesy and patience to provide quality customer service.

Benefits

• Financial support for advanced certification and specialty training, and tuition reimbursement, available upon hire.
• Staff career advancement level programs.
• Work/life balance support.
• Residency and enrichment programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree