Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Physical
Therapist Assistant (PTA) is an active member of the interdisciplinary team
providing high-quality patient care. The PTA will work under the direction and
supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA must be able to
collaborate with other professional disciplines as well as interact with the
patient, family members, and significant others.

Basic Qualifications

* Education:

Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

* Experience:

Up to one year of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing
facility setting preferred.

* Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires a current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Requires a current certification in Basic Life Support.

Essential Job Responsibilities

* Provides physical therapy treatments according to the physical therapists’
treatment plan in the acute care and/or skilled nursing facility setting. May
provide treatments in additional settings including but not limited to home
health at the discretion of the department Director.
* Communicates with manager and other health care interdisciplinary team
members regarding patient progress, problems or plans. 
* Records daily treatment notes and other required documentation timely and
completely.  Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in
accurate and timely manner.
* Supervises Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related
activities as requested.
* Meeting production requirements for physical therapy rendered as defined by
the organization.
* Complies with the Georgia State Physical Therapy Practice Act.
* Assumes responsibility for safety, infection control and performance
improvement as part of CRHS’s efforts to provide quality care and services.
Performs all associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks.
* Presents a professional image to CRHS’s co-workers, clinical and medical
staff members, patients, families, and visitors.
* Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets
the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.