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Description

Select Rehab Duluth is very busy outpatient clinic with a lot of experienced clinicians and mentorship opportunities. The clinic is open Monday-Friday, 7a-7p. This role will work varying shifts. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs therapy procedures and care plans, in accordance with accepted standards, under the direction of a licensed therapist.
• Supervises support staff.
• Performs administrative duties in support of patient care and departmental functions.
• Plans individual treatment schedules to provide optimal use of staff and equipment for the provision of high quality patient services.
• Performs treatments in keeping with the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Monitors patient's response to therapy or treatment; recognizes regression or progression and reports pertinent information to the appropriate staff.
• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Participates with other members of the patient care team to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.
• Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
• Conducts in-service programs, provides other staff with training and serves as a clinical instructor to students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a Physical Therapy Assistant School accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia.
• BLS certification required.

Salary: $26.50- $43.41/hour.

The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting ; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation ; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.