PruittHealth - Toccoa, GA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Toccoa, GA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at PruittHealth is responsible for assisting in the execution of physical therapy care plans as prescribed by evaluating therapists and physicians. This role is crucial in providing compassionate care to residents in a post-acute care setting, ensuring that therapy services are delivered effectively and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the executing of the Physical Therapy care plan/treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts.
- Perform clinical tasks, communication, and documentation timely and accurately per policy.
- Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice.
- Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care.
- Complete all required orientation, in-services, and trainings timely and successfully.
- Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
Requirements
- Valid professional license in the state of practice.
- Graduate of CAPTE accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credential's evaluation organization approved by the APTA.
Benefits
- Advanced pay option
- Annual merit increases
- Relocation opportunities
- Paid onboarding & orientation
- Preceptorship Program & hands-on training
- 24 / 7 direct hotline support
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources
- Comprehensive health plans
