Lake Crossing Health Center is seeking a FULL TIME Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA to help patients improve their mobility and move forward.
Ideal candidates will possess a GA license or be in the process of obtaining GA licensure, and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment.
A little bit about the facility:
The facility maintains up to 100 residents of all levels but does not separate residents (long term, short term, cognitive) The therapists strive to make connections by quarterly screens and evaluations.
It is important to treat the person first, diagnosis second.
New Grads are welcome to apply!
Located at 6698 Washington Rd, Appling, GA 30802
PRN hours also available
Responsibilities
Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
Participate in patient status judgments
Adhere to ethical and legal standards
Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant
Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
Health care administration and documentation skills
License to practice or relevant certification
Career Advantages:
· Rare in-house opportunity
*Competitive Benefits
· Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
· Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available