Physical Therapy Assistant / Weekends

• Performs therapy procedures and care plans, in accordance with accepted standards, under the direction of a licensed therapist.
• Supervises support staff.
• Performs administrative duties in support of patient care and departmental functions.
• Plans individual treatment schedules to provide optimal use of staff and equipment for the provision of high quality patient services.
• Performs treatments in keeping with the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Monitors patient's response to therapy or treatment; recognizes regression or progression and reports pertinent information to the appropriate staff.
• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Participates with other members of the patient care team to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.
• Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
• Conducts in-service programs, provides other staff with training and serves as a clinical instructor to students.

• Graduation from a Physical Therapy Assistant School accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia.
• BLS certification required.

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