Prime Healthcare

Physical Therapist Assistant

Prime Healthcare  •  Riverdale, GA (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant, sometimes referred to as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) or Physical Therapy Assistant. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help carry out treatment plans for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Their responsibilities include guiding patients through prescribed exercises, assisting with mobility and ambulation, monitoring patient progress, and providing support in documenting treatment outcomes. Aimed at improving function, reducing pain, and promoting safe discharge.

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Implement Treatment Plans: carry out specific physical therapy interventions designed by the Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Assist with Patient Mobility: help patients get in and out of bed, walk, use assistive devices, and perform exercises safely
  • Monitor Patient Responses: observe and report patient progress, pain levels, or adverse reactions during therapy sessions to the supervising PT
  • Educate Patients: teach patients proper movement techniques, safety precautions, and how to use walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids
  • Prepare Equipment: set up and clean therapy areas, and ensure equipment is functioning properly

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

  • A.A. Degree.
  • Current state Physical Therapist Assistance license.
  • Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Healthcare experience preferred.
  • Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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    Employment Status

    Full Time

    Shift

    Days

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

    Prime Healthcare

    About Prime Healthcare

    About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more, please visit primehealthcare.com.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Ontario, California
    Year Founded
    Unknown
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