Franklin Medical Center
Location
Winnsboro, Louisiana
The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing physical therapy treatment plans under the direction of a physical therapist. They also document patient progress and maintain communication with the healthcare team.
Candidates must complete an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a current Louisiana State Physical Therapy Assistant License. CPR certification is also required, along with strong customer service skills and knowledge of physical therapy principles.
Position: Physical therapist assistant
Department: Acute inpatient rehabilitation
Flsa status: Non-Exempt
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The physical therapy assistant is responsible for physical therapy treatment plans set forth under the direction of the physical therapist.
As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
• Desired, but not required
This job requires frequent lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required. It also requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, as well as some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. This job may require exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital environment.
Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.