Clinical Physical Therapy Assistant — Rehab & Research

Advocate Health; Kernersville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will implement PT plans, guide patients through exercises, ambulation, and daily living activities under supervision of a physical therapist.

The ideal candidate completed a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA, holds a current state license, and maintains CPR certification every two years. This role emphasizes clinical and research settings and data quality.

Qualifikationen

• APTA-approved two-year PTA program.
• Current license to practice as a PTA in the applicable state.
• CPR certification renewed every two years.

Aufgaben

• Carry out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the PT, including training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and health-related quality of life information.
• Perform a wide range of tests and evaluations in clinical or research settings, including developmental, motor, neurological-reflex, and functional assessments.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with research protocols and treatment development; help 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 herein.

Kenntnisse

CPR certification

Ausbildung

APTA-approved PTA program (2-year college)

Jobbeschreibung

Advocate Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will implement PT plans, guide patients through exercises, ambulation, and daily living activities under supervision of a physical therapist.

The ideal candidate completed a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA, holds a current state license, and maintains CPR certification every two years. This role emphasizes clinical and research settings and data quality.