Physical Therapist Assistant

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Full‑time position

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Navicent Health Medical Center in Georgia. This full‑time role supports patient mobility, exercise, and daily living activities under the supervision of a PT.

Requires an APTA‑approved two‑year PTA program, a current active PTA license in the state, CPR certification every two years, and ability to work with patients from infancy to older adulthood.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the APTA.
• Current license in the State to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification every two years.

Responsibilities

• Carries out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist in clinical and research applications.
• Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and health related quality of life information.
• Performs a wide range of tests and evaluations in a clinical or research setting.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Assists with research protocol and treatment development; ensures quality control of data.
• Participates in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Good physical strength

Research experience

Pediatric and adult patient care

Education

APTA‑approved PTA program

Job description

Department

37650 Navicent Health Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Days and 2 weekend days per month

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

Education/Experience

Job Description

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

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

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.