- Location
- Wadley, GA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
Comfort Creek is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house therapy team! New-Grad Friendly!
The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and enhance their overall physical function.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy, and modalities as directed.
- Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising therapist.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, exercises, and home care strategies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress in compliance with facility policies.
- Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in physical therapy Assisting or a related field from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of human physiology.
- Proficiency in providing patient care with a focus on rehabilitation techniques.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients through dedicated physical therapy services!
Skills
Patient CareCompliance
