Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Peachtree City / Fayetteville, GA

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Peachtree City / Fayetteville, GA

We are looking for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Fayetteville, GA. We provide one-on-one quality care to our patients and foster a healthy work-life balance.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Georgia Bone & Joint is a leader in orthopedic medical care with growing practices around Atlanta. We are seeking additional Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to join our team in Fayetteville, GA. We work in a collaborative care environment, which includes not only a state-of-the-art physical therapy and occupational therapy department, but also highly trained and skilled orthopedic physicians, onsite MRI, and an ambulatory surgery center, all of which allows us to provide superior care for our patients. We offer a dynamic, team-centered environment, and we believe in fostering a family atmosphere and healthy work-life balance.

We have an experienced team of therapists that are trained in multiple advanced treatment techniques including personalized Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (certified through Owens Recovery Science), Dry Needling, Low Level Laser Therapy, and advanced manual therapy techniques. We treat orthopedic and sport injuries across the continuum, from Athlete to mathlete and from pediatric to geriatric, providing individualized one-on-on care for each patient.

New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Georgia Bone and Joint offers a structured, in-depth mentoring program tailored to each therapist to facilitate growth and life-long learning. At Georgia Bone and Joint, clinicians are able to continue to advance their clinical skills, increase their use of clinical reasoning, and learn advanced treatment techniques, all to provide the highest quality care to our amazing patients.

Georgia Bone and Joint Difference

• A focus on high quality care
• Individual mentorship available
• Excellent Work/Life balance
• Large team environment
• Exceptional employee satisfaction

Expectations

• Open to learn and grow in a dynamic environment with mentorship and support.
• A team player who is willing to contribute to a positive culture.
• Interested in working from a patient-centered biopsychosocial perspective.
• Have a passion for providing the highest quality of care that is focused on the patient's goals.
• Epic Experience is a plus!
• Full Time - 30 hours/week minimum
• Monday-Friday, at least 4 days/week
• No Weekends

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAPTE accredited PTA program
• Currently licensed as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Georgia, or eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia.
• BLS CPR Certification

Essential Functions:

• The PTA assists the Physical Therapists in the implementation of a treatment plan of care in order to address patient's physical limitations.
• Educate patients and caregivers on the patients' condition, limitations, precautions, and realistic outcome expectations from the physical therapy plan of care.
• Executes the established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Administer Physical therapy treatments that include hands on manual therapy, exercises, and home exercise programs (HEP) to address the stated limitations and achieve the stated goals.
• Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and communicate with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
• Tolerate standing and walking constantly throughout the day while treating and supervising patients.
• Be able to demonstrate and perform various activities and exercises that include squatting, bending, twisting, lifting 20+lbs, using exercise machines and occasionally running and jumping.
• Collaborate with other providers, such as physician, physician assistants, occupational therapists, Physical Therapists, and other Physical Therapist Assistants for the benefit of patients care.
• Comply with the Georgia State Physical Therapy Act, codes and regulations.
• Be proficient with using a computer and able to document accurately and efficiently through the EMR. Record patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses to treatments, progress and updated POC and appropriate. Documentation must be timely and meet compliance.
• Accurate billing of services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• $5,000 sign on bonus
• Monthly bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday pay
• $1,000 Continuing education annual allowance
• Paid days off for continuing education courses
• MedBridge subscription, including continuing education access
• Full benefits offered, including Health, dental, vision, life, disability

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

If you are ready to join a team that cares about you as a therapist, provides a healthy work-life balance, and puts quality of care above all else, then Georgia Bone and Joint is the difference you are looking for and we would love to connect with you!