Description

For non-Northeast Georgia Health System partner employees, applicants will be reviewed starting April 1, 2025.

A career at Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, a new, 61,000-square-foot, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Northeast Georgia Health System, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring of people in the Gainesville area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Why work with us:

Brand new facilityVarious shift availabilitiesExpansive benefit packageProfessional development and advancement opportunitiesStrong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunitiesSuperior quality patient outcomesSupportive leadership and cultureState-of-the-art equipment Nationally recognized Apprenticeship program leader

What you will do in this role:

Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needsIs aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictionsAssists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessaryProvides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice ActCommunicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PTApplies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC.Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PTOther duties as assigned
Qualifications

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy AssistantPreviousexperience in the care of patients preferredCurrent BLS/CPR

Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.