Physical Therapy Assistant, PRN

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, utilizing modalities and techniques established in the plan of care.
• Demonstrates skills and accuracy in performing patient care, conducting tests and measurements as appropriate.
• Affords assistance with measuring quality and outcomes.
• Maintains and documents active and supportive communication with the patient, Physical Therapist and other appropriate persons concerning progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required: Associates degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Minimum Experience Required: None.
• Minimum Licensure/Certification Required by Law: Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia.
• Additional Qualifications: BLS certification through AHA.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, utilizing modalities and techniques established in the plan of care.
• Demonstrates skills and accuracy in performing patient care, conducting tests and measurements as appropriate.
• Affords assistance with measuring quality and outcomes.
• Maintains and documents active and supportive communication with the patient, Physical Therapist and other appropriate persons concerning progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.