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	Come Be Part of a Great Story Physical Therapist Assistant- Fayetteville, GA Peoplefirst: The Nation’s Rehab Provider and Employer of Choice! The philosophy behind Peoplefirst Rehabilitation is simple - it is a commitment to give people our highest priority: the patients and residents we treat, the family members with whom we interact, the therapists we employ, and the facility team members with whom we work. Peoplefirst is a contract rehabilitation business with over 8,500 employees working with patients at over 650 locations across the country. At Peoplefirst, our rehabilitation therapists play an integral role in helping people reach their highest practicable level of functioning. We provide an environment that gives our therapists the freedom to be passionate about patient and resident care while allowing them to have fun doing their life’s work. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace. We are currently recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant. You will work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting. Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the resident's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired residents to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance. Responsibilities Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records. Document resident care in accordance with Peoplefirst, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements. Instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs. Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition. Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services. Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate's degree. Current and valid state PTA license or equivalent in the states where services are rendered. CPR certification (when required). Benefits This position offers an exceptional pay rate and benefits package including: Medical and Dental Insurance Plans Vision Coverage Vacation Paid Time Off 401K/Matching Program Continuing Education Opportunities Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Employee and Dependent Life Insurance Group Legal Plan Laser Eye Surgery Discount Plan	Company: Kindred Healthcare Location: Fayetteville, GA 30214 Position Type: Full Time Employee Reference Code: 5171741

Come Be Part of a Great Story

Physical Therapist Assistant- Fayetteville, GA

Peoplefirst: The Nation’s Rehab Provider and Employer of Choice!

The philosophy behind Peoplefirst Rehabilitation is simple - it is a commitment to give people our highest priority: the patients and residents we treat, the family members with whom we interact, the therapists we employ, and the facility team members with whom we work.

Peoplefirst is a contract rehabilitation business with over 8,500 employees working with patients at over 650 locations across the country.

At Peoplefirst, our rehabilitation therapists play an integral role in helping people reach their highest practicable level of functioning. We provide an environment that gives our therapists the freedom to be passionate about patient and resident care while allowing them to have fun doing their life’s work.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

We are currently recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant. You will work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting. Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the resident's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired residents to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.

Responsibilities

Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records.

Document resident care in accordance with Peoplefirst, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.

Instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.

Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.

Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.

Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.