Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN Suncrest Home Health at SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER – Atlanta, Georgia

Job Summary:

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) work under the guidance of certified Physical Therapists to provide supportive patient care to people recovering from illnesses and injuries. They talk to the Physical Therapist about each patient’s condition and what treatments they will assist with during their session. They are responsible for staging the treatment area with the appropriate exercise equipment and adaptive tools for each session, sanitizing the area, removing potential hazards, and making sure there is enough space to complete the treatment.

The PTA performs administrative tasks like scheduling appointments, updating patient records, and providing family members or caregivers with information and resources.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
• Read instructions from Physical Therapist
• Collaborate directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
• Speak with families to find the best at-home techniques
• Keep the physical therapy work area clean and organized
• Move patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the physical therapy area
• Complete administrative tasks, like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork
• Teach patients techniques like balance training
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written communication skills and people skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience working effectively in a diverse environment is preferred.
• Strong Background in treating stroke (CVA) patients
• Strong Background in assisting Patients with Standing and Pivoting transfers.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited university

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common in a clinic environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally you may lift and carry boxes of material and equipment weighing 10-15 pounds.

PTA Responsibilities with each Client/ Patient:

• Complete gait Training using a Single point cane, Rolling Walker, Hemi Walker, Rollator
• Aware of hip replacements and precautions to follow pending an Anterior or Posterior approach from a surgeon.
• Be aware of Total Knee Replacements and how to demonstrate PROM (Passive Range of Motion) correctly for knee flexion and extension.
• Communicate with Supervising PT regarding anything with the patient.
• Complete notes within a 24-hour period for billing.
• Call to schedule patients’ prior day before seeing.