Piedmont Healthcare

Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care

Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeConyers, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program is required.
A current Physical Therapy Assistant license in Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia is required upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
No prior work experience is required.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.
Provide physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures according to a treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist to help patients reach the highest level of physical independence.

Overview

Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in Conyers that has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to Rockdale County and surrounding communities since 1954. We offer 24-hour emergency care, plus most major medical, surgical and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy for all age groups, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Responsible for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by the physical therapist to enable the patient to reach the highest level of physical independence.

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s Degree from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program Required

Work Experience

No experience required

Licenses and Certifications

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia Upon Hire Required and
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

About the Company

Piedmont Healthcare

Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care

Piedmont Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities across Georgia. It delivers medical services through 27 hospitals, 113 urgent-care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices, and related clinics, serving more than 4.5 million patients with online scheduling and virtual visits. As a private, not-for-profit system, Piedmont coordinates care across its integrated network to provide safe, affordable, high-quality care close to home. It engages in community health and philanthropy, supported by more than 12,000 donors and a workforce of over 47,000 caregivers. Piedmont’s goal is to make healthcare easy to access and convenient for Georgians while maintaining a focus on community impact and patient experience.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1905

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