Physical Therapy Asst - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Job Summary

• Assists the licensed physical therapist(s) in performing treatment procedures

• Performs physical therapy procedures designed and delegated by the supervising licensed physical therapist

• Possesses appropriate education, experience, and training to assure competency as delineated in the “Age Specific Competence Assessment”

• Possesses skill and knowledge to evaluate performance of staff members against criteria stated in the job description

Minimum Education

• Associate’s degree - Required

Licenses/Certification

• Must be licensed by the state of Georgia

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Minimum Work Experience

• Can substitute Associate's degree with equivalent physical therapy assistant training.

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action