Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient - Full Time

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Cartersville, GA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant position in an outpatient setting at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. The role involves carrying out physical therapy programs as directed by a physical therapist, including training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living. Responsibilities also include collecting clinical assessment data, performing various tests and evaluations, maintaining supplies and equipment, assisting with research, and participating in staff meetings and training.

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 applicable state to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification every two years.
• Good physical strength and condition
• Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.
• Research experience

Responsibilities

• Carries out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist in clinical and research applications. This involves training 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. This involves evaluation of 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 orthopaedic 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

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree