Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Sports/Orthopedics
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant works in an outpatient sports and orthopedic rehabilitation setting at Kernersville Sports Complex. The position carries out physical therapy programs planned and directed by a physical therapist, including training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living. It also supports clinical and research work through assessments, testing, data quality control, equipment and supply maintenance, educational materials, and participation in staff activities. This is a full-time, first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, with rotating half-day Saturday shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Each physical therapist and assistant works six Saturdays per year: three in the first half of the year and three in the second half. The listed pay range is $25.30–$37.95.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Current license in the applicable state to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
- CPR certification, renewed every two years.
Responsibilities
- Carry out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by a physical therapist in clinical and research applications.
- Train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
- Collect clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health-related quality-of-life information.
- Perform tests and evaluations in clinical or research settings, including evaluation of developmental levels and functions, gross and fine motor skills, neurological reflexes, equilibrium, coordination, protective responses, muscle strength and tone, joint range of motion, daily living skills and activities, and perceptual motor skills and defects.
- Screen for orthopedic and physical defects, genetic anomalies, or idiopathic conditions.
- Maintain supplies and equipment.
- Assist with research protocols and treatment development and ensure quality control of data.
- Develop and write educational materials.
- Participate in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, for applicable teammates
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
