This is a job for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) / PRN position with the company located in the Macon, GA area.

Job Summary:

We are looking for valued Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

Responsibilities: You will assist directly and indirectly with the delivery of Physical Therapy services to include transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities as outlined by treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines.

Implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist (PT).

Assisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients' long-term goals: Posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training and community re-entry training.

Training patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Demonstrating use of gait, belt, and safety awareness, as well as demonstrating proper guarding techniques.

Ordering and instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment.

Qualifications:

Valid state PTA license required.

Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing a superior quality of care. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.