PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES

About the role

At SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. We are committed to providing the best care possible and are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

Job Location: Smith Northview Campus

Department: Outpatient Therapy Services

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Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.
• Documents care provided.
• Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
• Demonstrates accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
• Maintains atmosphere, which ensures SGMC Health’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA approved associate degree program (or foreign equivalent)
• Hold an applicable and current license in the state of Georgia.
• Experience in working with adult and geriatric population with physical disabilities is desired.
• Ability to work well individually, as a team member, and as a team leader.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically.
• Strong clinical skills in providing therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages and cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• CPR Certification required.
• QI Certification for employees floating to IRF is recommended with on‑site training.

Benefits

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On‑the‑job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• PRN, Varied Hours/Shift