Physical Therapist Assistant

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Georgia seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapists in clinical and research settings. The role involves implementing planned therapy programs, assisting with assessments, and helping patients across all ages from infancy to older adults.

Qualifications include completing a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA, and current licensure in the state with CPR certification every two years.

Qualifications

• Two-year PTA program approved by the APTA.
• Current licensure to practice as a PTA in the applicable state; CPR every two years.
• Experience with infant to older adult patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PT programs planned by the therapist in clinical and research settings.
• Train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collect assessment scores and health-related quality of life data.
• Perform tests and evaluations across developmental and functional domains.
• Maintain supplies and participate in data quality control for research.
• Attend staff meetings and training activities.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Physical strength

Research experience

Age-diverse patient care

Education

Two-year PTA program (APTA approved)

Job description

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