Clinical Medicine, Conferences, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Iontophoresis, Modality, Orthotics, Outpatient Care, Patient Safety, Physical Therapy, Prosthetics, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Team Player, Treatment Plan, Ultrasound
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant
LocationGeorgia
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13 Weeks | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Outpatient | Days
Key Responsibilities- Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training.
- Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs; demonstrate proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.
- Apply therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpool, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and TENS as directed.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary; document patient progress, response to treatment, and patient and family education.
- Maintain a safe, clean treatment environment; adhere to infection control, safety, and equipment handling policies and procedures.
- Participate in team conferences, collaborate with other healthcare disciplines, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Required Qualifications- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or eligibility to practice in the state of Georgia.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a PTA; new graduates will not be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic exercise, modality application, and safe patient handling techniques.
- Ability to document patient progress accurately and in compliance with facility standards.
- Commitment to patient and employee safety practices in all aspects of care delivery.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
- Familiarity with assistive device training, gait belt use, and community re-entry programming.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Why Join Us- Work in a structured outpatient environment with a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule and a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
- Gain valuable contract experience in a setting that prioritizes both patient safety and employee well-being.
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