Description
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
Qualifications
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