Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lexington, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time outpatient rehabilitation position that may periodically assist with acute care coverage, including occasional weekends on a rotational basis. The role involves carrying out physical therapy programs as directed by a physical therapist, training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living. It also includes collecting clinical assessment data, performing tests and evaluations, screening for defects, maintaining supplies and equipment, assisting with research, developing educational materials, and participating in staff meetings and training activities.

Requirements

Successful completion of two year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Current license in the State of North Carolina to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Carries out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist in clinical and research applications.
Trains patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health related quality of life information.
Performs a wide range of tests and evaluations in a clinical or research setting.
Evaluates developmental levels and functions, gross and fine motor skills, neurological-reflex testing, equilibrium, coordination, protective responses, muscle strength, muscle tone, joint range of motion, daily living skills and activities, and perceptual motor skills and defects.
Screens for orthopedic and physical defects, genetic anomalies, or idiopathic.
Maintains supplies and equipment.
Assists with research protocol and treatment development; ensures quality control of data.
Develops and writes educational materials.
Participates in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program