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OUT PATIENT ORTHOPEDICS-SPORTS MEDICINE POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant work with Physical Therapist that develops and implements physical therapy programs meant to restore function and improve physical movement. Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and work with other physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with patients , and implement plans developed by Physical Therapist rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain. • Uses therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility. • Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and work with other physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals. • Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process. • Maintain patient confidentiality. • Always maintain patient safety. • Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives. • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. • Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education / Training: • Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy Assistant; minimum of one year of experience preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply. • PTA license. • Lymphedema Knowledge • Current CPR certification. • Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. Specialized Knowledge/Skills: • Effective interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work as part of a team. • Oral and written communication skills. • Problem/situational analysis. • Ability to identify and seek needed information. • Detail-oriented. Customer/client orientation. Physical Requirements: • Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. • Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds. • Must be able to use a variety of equipment including telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax and physical therapy equipment. Benefits We proudly offer a generous benefit package to full-time and regular part-time employees. From paid time off to health care coverage to a 401(k) Company sponsored retirement plan, we believe in taking care of and supporting those who make us great. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: • Paid Time Off • 6 Company Paid Holidays • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Including Company Match Program) • Life and AD&D Insurance (Including Employer Paid Coverage) • Critical Illness insurance • Health Savings Account (Including Company Seed Money) • Medical Flexible Spending Account • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Continuing Education Allowance Derrick Green National Staffing Director The JAG Group 404-405-6465