Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time at Regency Park Health & Rehabilitation

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

11d

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant uses physical therapy skills to assist in treating referred patients across all age populations and completes all necessary documentation. The position requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of each patient served, including understanding growth and development and assessing information about the patient’s current status in relation to age-specific needs. The role may be based in outpatient or inpatient departments, industrial sites, or other community events. A flexible schedule may be required, and the position rotates weekend and holiday coverage. The work involves exposure to hazardous chemicals and equipment found in a typical therapy setting. Physical demands include frequent lifting, bending, reaching, and substantial walking, with a moderate amount of stress.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Registered Physical Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia.
BLS CPR.
Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs and supplies appropriate for the age group served.
Good communication and time management skills.
Basic computer skills.
Meet the characteristics consistent with registration requirements and ethical practice in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Assist with treatment of referred patients of all age populations under the direction of a registered Physical Therapist.
Complete all necessary documentation.
Provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served, applying knowledge of growth and development and assessing age-specific needs.
Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage for the department.