Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Albany, GA
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant assists one or more physical therapists in evaluations, tests, and treatments of patients. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment to the physical therapist. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant requires State physical therapist assistant license. Typically reports to a physical therapist. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Physical Therapist Assistant
- Encompass Health
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Americus, GA
FULL_TIME
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Extra attention to detail
Exceptional outcomes
BE THE CONNECTION.
Your role as a physical therapy assistant (PTA) lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy. Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.
What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better:
Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.
Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)- FT & PRN
Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:
Provide physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
Perform physical therapy treatment tasks as delegated by and supervised by physical therapists.
Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.
Credentials:
Current state licensure or certification on or before the first day of employment required.
CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
Successful completion of an associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy program preferred.
Demonstrated competence in physical therapy treatment.
Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers required.
Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:
Benefits that begin when you do.
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
About Us:
Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.
Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.
To learn more about us, please visit us online at
encompasshealth.com
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- 17 Days Ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
- CenterWell Home Health
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Pelham, GA
FULL_TIME
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical T...
- 9 Days Ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
- CenterWell Home Health
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Meigs, GA
FULL_TIME
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical T...
- 9 Days Ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
- CenterWell Home Health
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Cotton, GA
FULL_TIME
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical T...
- 10 Days Ago
Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
- Bonsai Rehab
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Americus, GA
FULL_TIME
- We are now hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to work in an outpatient setting in Americus, GA. 40 hours per week are available. All caseloads are under one roof, no driving in the commun...
- 1 Month Ago
Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant at Phoebe Sumter
- Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC
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Americus, GA
FULL_TIME
- Overview Overview:Position: Phoebe Sumter Medical Center - Outpatient Physical Therapist AssistantLocation: Americus, GeorgiaExperience: Experienced Physical Therapist Assistants and New Graduates Wel...
- 16 Days Ago
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About Albany, Georgia
Albany is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located on the Flint River, it is the seat of Dougherty County. Located in southwest Georgia, it is the principal city of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area. The population was 77,434 at the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eighth-largest city in the state.
It became prominent in the nineteenth century as a shipping and market center, first served by riverboats and then by railroads. Seven lines met in Albany, and it was a center of trade in the Southeast. It was part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations....
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Income Estimation for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
$52,147 to $63,630
Albany, Georgia area prices
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