Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient, PRN, Days
@ Piedmont HealthcarePhysical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient, PRN, Days
About the job
Piedmont Rockdale is a community hospital in Conyers offering emergency, medical, surgical, and diagnostic services since 1954. The role involves providing physical therapy as a PRN PA under a therapist's supervision, helping patients regain independence.
Requirements
- Physical therapy procedures
- Equipment handling
- Patient care skills
- Supervision collaboration
Qualifications
- Associates degree in PT assistant
- Georgia license or compact privileges
- BLS certification
- No experience required
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:
PRN, Days, Piedmont Rockdale
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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:
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.