Physical Therapy Assistant- PRN

Landmark Hospital of Athens
Athens, GA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

We are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Athens. The PTA will work closely with nursing, respiratory, and physicians.

Landmark offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay.

Summary : The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical rehabilitation therapy services to assigned patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities :

  • Helps patients to improve their mobility through exercise and other techniques.
  • Interprets and carries out protocol orders accurately and effectively.
  • Develops and maintains current patient treatment plan to include patient problems, goals and interventions as it relates to therapy.

Effectively evaluates the outcomes of interventions and implements necessary changes to care.

  • Monitors a patient's progress and treatment, documents patient records and communicates frequently with the Physical Therapist and care provider team.
  • Encourages the patient during their recovery process.
  • Assists patients in performing the exercise and mobility techniques.
  • Teaches patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients' treatment program.

Requirements :

  • Associate degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
  • Physical Therapy License in Georgia
  • BLS Certification
  • 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

About us : Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, five hospital system with locations in Georgia and Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals in order to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients.

Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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