Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia.
• BLS certification through AHA.
• Ability to work effectively with others, using tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Clinical skills to identify changes in patient progress and communicate them to the Physical Therapist, including differentiating subtle clinical signs and symptoms of communication disorders.
• Emotional stamina to manage stressful situations, including emergency response to patient incidents.
• Competency using appropriate patient-care equipment and general computer skills.
• General working knowledge of therapeutic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using modalities and techniques established in the plan of care.
• Demonstrate skill and accuracy in providing patient care and conducting appropriate tests and measurements.
• Assist with measuring quality and outcomes.
• Maintain and document active, supportive communication with the patient, Physical Therapist, and other appropriate people regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other therapeutic-process issues.