Physical Therapist Assistant at TherapySouth
TherapySouth · Vestavia Hills, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Vestavia Hills
*THIS POSITION WILL BE SPLITTING TIME BETWEEN CAHABA RIDGE SENIOR LIVING CENTER AND AQUATICS AT LIFETIME FITNESS.
TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT, LAT. His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to a patient's home or work". All of our clinics maintain a friendly atmosphere that helps patients feel at home in their surroundings. Having several locations allows patients to conveniently attend physical therapy two to three times per week to improve their daily functions. We know our patients' names when they walk in the door of our clinics!
At TherapySouth, we are dedicated to keeping our Core Values at the forefront of our minds. We believe in:
- Perseverance
- Faith
- Family
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Service
- Giving
- Fitness
TherapySouth is looking for a talented team-player for our Staff Physical Therapist Assistant opening. If being mentored by an experienced team of specialists in an outpatient ortho clinic interests you, please apply below!
The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering physical therapy treatment according to established professional standard.
Essential Functions:
- Administer programs of physical therapy as outlined by the supervising physical therapist.
- Complete all patient related documentation by the end of each workday.
- Clean and organize work area, change and clean linens, and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Maintain and upgrade professional skills according to company needs and professional requirements.
- Assist supportive personnel to achieve safe and accurate completion of delegated job tasks.
- Participate in clinical training and supervision of assigned students and interns.
- Clarify the patient’s next scheduled appointment time.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures as well as State and Federal professional regulations.
- Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients’ responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
- Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.
Requirements:
- An associates degree or certification from a physical therapy program.
- A current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- Duties require extensive standing and walking.
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
Company Provided Benefits:
- Competitive pay with performance-based merit increases.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off + Holidays.
- Retirement plan with company matching.
TherapySouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
