Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Position Summary: Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing high-quality patient care. The PTA will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA must be able to collaborate with other professional disciplines as well as interact with the patient, family members, and significant others. Basic Qualifications: Education: Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. Experience: Up to one year of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility setting preferred. Licensure, Registrations & Certifications: Requires a current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Requires a current certification in Basic Life Support. Essential Job Responsibilities: Provides physical therapy treatments according to the physical therapists' treatment plan in the acute care and/or skilled nursing facility setting. May provide treatments in additional settings including but not limited to home health at the discretion of the department Director. Communicates with manager and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans. Records daily treatment notes and other required documentation timely and completely. • Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner. Supervises Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related activities as requested. Meeting production requirements for physical therapy rendered as defined by the organization. Complies with the Georgia State Physical Therapy Practice Act. Assumes responsibility for safety, infection control and performance improvement as part of CRHS's efforts to provide quality care and services. Performs all associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks. Presents a professional image to CRHS's co-workers, clinical and medical staff members, patients, families, and visitors. Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-04