Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Opportunities for a Leading Healthcare Company in Georgia
Full-Time | Part-Time | Home Health | PRN Available

Job ID: 25137
Pay Rate: DOE (Range based on position and experience)
Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Various Schedules Available based on position

Our client believes in serving with compassion, pursuing excellence, and honoring every voice. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. As one of Georgia’s most integrated healthcare systems, they’re proud to set the standard for clinical quality, innovation, and patient-centered care—empowering our team members to make a meaningful impact every day.
You’ll find a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly matters.

Job Summary:
The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Physical Therapist collaborates in planning and implementing programs that help to restore or improve function in mobility, strength, coordination, and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused, and customer-oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required with this role.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Provision of Care
• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
• Documentation
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
• General Requirements
• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in-services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Observes infection prevention precautions
• Customer Service
• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
• Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately
• Professional Development
• Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
• Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
• Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associates degree in Physical Therapy Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant Required
• BLS – Basic Life Support Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• KSAs
• Proficiency in and Effective communication skills, customer service focus, team oriented, and basic computer skills

Why Apply?

• Competitive Salary
• Potential Sign-on Bonus for Select Roles
• Potential Relocation Assistance up to $7500 for some positions
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Continue Education Allowance

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Human Resources, and Non-Clinical/Allied Healthcare opportunities throughout the nation. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!   
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.