Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health Coverage

Generous PTO

Parental Benefits

Retirement Contributions

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Acute Care team in High Point, North Carolina. You will implement PT programs under the direction of a licensed PT and help patients regain independence through therapeutic exercises and activities.

The role emphasizes clinical assessments, data collection, and participation in research-related activities. A valid NC PTA license and CPR/BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year college program for PTAs approved by the APTA.
• Current license in North Carolina to practice as a PTA.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Carries out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist.
• Train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores, and QoL data.
• Perform tests/evaluations in clinical/research settings; assess motor skills and ROM.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; support protocol development and data quality.
• Assist in staff meetings, committees, and in-service training activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Education

Two-year college program for PTAs approved by APTA

Job description

Position Highlights

• 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.

• 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.