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Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care, Days

Piedmont Healthcare

Conyers, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Conyers, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant License In Georgia Or Current Compact PrivilegesBCLS - Basic Life SupportAssociate's degree

Job overview

Piedmont Healthcare is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care, Days. Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in Conyers, GA, providing compassionate, patient-centered care since 1954. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care and most major medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. This role involves providing physical therapy for all age groups under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Key focus areas include Provide physical therapy for all age groups, Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment, and Provide physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures.

Successful candidates bring Associate’s Degree From An Approved Physical Therapist Assistant Program, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant License In Georgia Or Current Compact Privileges, and BCLS - Basic Life Support. Important skills include Physical Therapy and Patient Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical TherapyPatient Care

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree From an Approved Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramPTA - Physical Therapist Assistant License in Georgia or Current Compact PrivilegesBCLS - Basic Life Support

Full job description

Overview Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in Conyers that has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to Rockdale County and surrounding communities since 1954. We offer 24-hour emergency care, plus most major medical, surgical and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy for all age groups, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Responsible for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by the physical therapist to enable the patient to reach the highest level of physical independence. Qualifications Education

  • Associate’s Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program Required

Work Experience

  • No experience required

Licenses and Certifications

  • PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia Upon Hire Required and

  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

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