Physical Therapist Assistant at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup

Overview

Position:
Wayne Memorial - Physical Therapist Assistant

Location:

Jesup, Georgia

Experience:

Experienced Physical Therapist Assistants and New Graduates welcome to apply.

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy Management Organization founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. ITC seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a fun and energetic environment that strives to achieve great outcomes with every patient. Treatment areas include, but are not limited to, orthopedic, post‑surgical, neurological, balance disorders, and deconditioning. Join a phenomenal rehabilitation team to provide the best patient experience possible while achieving outstanding outcomes.

• Competitive pay rate plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness Program reimbursing up to $30 a month toward gym membership and participation in active community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
• Clinical Mentorship targeting development of your clinical skill set
• Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on personal and professional growth; we seek to promote from within ITC
• Referral Program offering up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member

• Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong drive to learn and grow and a focus on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
• Graduate from a CAPTE‑accredited PTA program
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic and excellent communication and people skills
• New graduates are welcome; our education and mentorship support a successful transition from PTA school to clinical practice

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as ambulation, transfer, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses and progress, reporting orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Aides.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient's range‑of‑joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or assist the Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.
• Monitors treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; designs workflows and procedures.
• Design – Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems efficiently; gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and seeks training; builds knowledge; shares expertise.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly; solicits feedback to improve service.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication – Speaks…