Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care

High Point Regional Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health Coverage

Generous PTO (up to 25 days/yr)

Parental Benefits

Retirement contributions (up to 7%)

Education Reimbursement (up to $2,500/

Education Reimbursement (up to $5,000/

Job summary

High Point Regional Health in High Point, NC, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement planned therapy programs under the supervision of a physical therapist. You will guide patients through exercises, ambulation, and daily living activities, and assist with clinical and research assessments.

The role includes data collection, equipment maintenance, and collaboration in research protocols, with opportunities for growth and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA.
• Current North Carolina license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the PT.
• Train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and QoL data.
• Perform tests and evaluations in clinical or research settings.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with research protocol and data quality control; develop educational materials.
• Participate in staff meetings, forums, and in-service training.

Skills

Patient instruction

Clinical assessment

Research collaboration

Education

Two-year PTA program (APTA approved)

North Carolina PTA license

Tools

CPR/BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

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.