Physical Therapist Assistant

The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc (MCCG); Macon (GA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc (MCCG) seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support physical therapy services in both clinical and research settings. You will assist with patient training, assessments, and data collection, and help maintain equipment.

Ideal candidates have a 2-year PTA program (APTA-approved), current state licensure, and CPR certification renewed every two years; previous PTA experience is preferred.

Formación

• Two-year PTA program approved by the APTA.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification renewed every two years.
• Experience as a PTA preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out physical therapy programs planned by the therapist.
• Train patients in exercises, ambulation and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical assessment scores and health-related information.
• Perform tests and evaluations across age groups.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with research protocols and education materials.
• Participate in staff meetings and training activities.

Conocimientos

Good physical strength

Research experience

Ability to work with infants to older

Educación

Two-year PTA program (APTA-approved)

GA PTA license or eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). One year of previous experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license in the State of applicable state to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant. CPR certification every two years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.
2. Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health related quality of life information.
3. 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.
4. Maintains supplies and equipment.
5. Assists with research protocol and treatment development; ensures quality control of data. Develops and writes educational materials.
6. Participates in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
7. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good physical strength and condition
• Research experience
• Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to hazardous substances, infectious diseases, body fluids
• Subject to many interruptions
• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum