Job Description

Interested in working for the Golden Isles’ healthcare provider and employer of choice?

Throughout the many locations that make up the Southeast Georgia Health System network, there is a common thread that pulls everything together: A team of committed professionals like you. These individuals appreciate the value of every person who walks through our doors, and are the key to our culture of Service Excellence.

As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, you will provide compassionate care to our patients every day. Under the direction of a licensed physical therapist, you will organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part. You will help patients reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. You will develop and maintain positive relationships with our patients, guests, other team members, and medical staff by striving for excellence in service and quality. For our team members, this is more than a career — it’s a calling.

You will be responsible for:

• Practicing Physical Therapy consistent with American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Respecting and understanding the patient’s right to treatment and right to be involved in treatment decisions.
• Implementing the rehabilitation plan with the patients and families, which include: interventions to reach reasonable goals; coordinated rehabilitation interventions; response to interventions, changes in condition, and progress toward goals; advocates support services to create new social support or environmental modifications. Completes all appropriate documentation to maximize financial remuneration.
• Conferring with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modifications and/or progress.
• Educating patients, families, caregivers, and other direct patient care providers to instruct, correct, and/or provide information about practice skills and techniques.
• Participating in the improvement of patient satisfaction, job specific processes or procedures.
• Participating in compliance with The Joint Commission standards, both departmentally and organization wide

What you will need:

• Associate’s of Science Degree, Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current Georgia licensure to practice as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
• Previous experience in an acute care setting, skilled nursing or outpatient rehab is preferred.

Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

• We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves
• Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work -- imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions
• The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled
• Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment
• We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs
• The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly-integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and families!