Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care

High Point Regional Health; Greensboro (NC); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Day 1 Health Coverage

Generous PTO: up to 25 days/year

Parental Benefits: maternity and paid/

Retirement contributions: up to 7%

Education Reimbursement: up to $2,500/

Zusammenfassung

High Point Regional Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed PTs in clinical and research settings in High Point, NC.

Responsibilities include executing prescribed PT programs, training patients in daily activities, and collecting outcome data. The role requires an APTA-approved two-year PTA program, NC PTA licensure, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifikationen

• Two-year PTA program approved by APTA is required.
• Current NC license to practice as a PTA is required.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Aufgaben

• Carry out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist, including patient training 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 motor skills, reflex testing, and functional assessments.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with research protocols and treatment development; help ensure data quality and educational materials.

Ausbildung

APTA-approved two-year PTA program

North Carolina PTA license

CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Jobbeschreibung

Position Highlights

Location: High Point, North Carolina

Setting: Acute Care

What We Offer

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.


• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.


• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.


• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions


• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

What You’ll Need

• 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 North Carolina to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.


• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do

• 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 orthopedic 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.