Assistant-PT System PRN

About the role

Provides physical therapy treatments as designed by the supervising physical therapist. Provides ongoing care independently, consulting with the Physical Therapist regarding changes in treatment and discharge. Provides care/service that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span as appropriate to the patient population and as indicated on the skills checklist. This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical therapy according to the physical therapy plan of care.
• Provides quality rehabilitative care to patients as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Completes all required documentation according to regulatory agency and departmental standards.
• Notifies appropriate therapist of the patient’s progress and suggests changes in the plan of care when indicated.
• Affirms discharge planning by assuring the patient has appropriate equipment at home, and family is aware of a home exercise program.
• Performs re-evaluation of the patient and plan of care as indicated.
• Contributes to the effective operation of the department and consistently meets or exceeds the program productivity standards.
• Delegates appropriately to techs and works within the Georgia state practice act for physical therapy, and according to the code of ethics established by the APTA.
• Accepts work in other programs as requested by management.
• Communicates effectively and demonstrates good interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Finishes all job assignments in a timely manner as determined by direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Licensure or other certifications: Current license holder of the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy.
• Educational Requirements: Associates Degree. Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy, Assistant.
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year of experience as Physical Therapy Assistant. New graduates from approved school for Physical Therapy Assistants will be considered.

Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Other.

Skills

• Knowledge of correct body mechanics and lifting techniques.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Employee Benefits

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.