Physical Therapy Assistant- FT (Inhouse)

Lake Crossing Health Center is seeking a PRN or FT Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. Ideal candidates will possess a GA license or be in the process of obtaining GA licensure, and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment.

A little bit about the facility:

The facility maintains up to 100 residents of all levels but does not separate residents (long term, short term, cognitive) The therapists strive to make connections by quarterly screens and evaluations. It is important to treat the person first, diagnosis second.

New Grads are welcome to apply!

• Located at 6698 Washington Rd, Appling, GA 30802
• PRN hours also available

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient's progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient's medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

• Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• License to practice or relevant certification

Career Advantages:

• Rare in-house opportunity

*Competitive Benefits

• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care

• Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available