Physical Therapy Assistant

ScionHealth • Columbus, GA

60d

About The Position

At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis - the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today. Job Summary Assists the licensed physical therapist(s) in performing treatment procedures Performs physical therapy procedures designed and delegated by the supervising licensed physical therapist Possesses appropriate education, experience, and training to assure competency as delineated in the "Age Specific Competence Assessment" Possesses skill and knowledge to evaluate performance of staff members against criteria stated in the job description

Requirements

• Associate's degree - Required
• Must be licensed by the state of Georgia
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Can substitute Associate's degree with equivalent physical therapy assistant training.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Responsibilities

• Assists the licensed physical therapist(s) in performing treatment procedures
• Performs physical therapy procedures designed and delegated by the supervising licensed physical therapist
• Possesses appropriate education, experience, and training to assure competency as delineated in the "Age Specific Competence Assessment"
• Possesses skill and knowledge to evaluate performance of staff members against criteria stated in the job description

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees