Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care

North Carolina Baptist Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Baptist Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support clinical and research programs in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves implementing therapist-directed plans, training patients in mobility and daily living activities, and collecting patient data for outcomes and research.

The candidate must complete a two-year APTA-approved PTA program, hold an active North Carolina PTA license, and maintain CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the APTA
• Current license in the State of North Carolina to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Carries out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist in clinical and research applications.
• Trains patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and health-related quality of life information.
• Performs a wide range of tests and evaluations in clinical or research settings, including motor skills, reflex testing, and functional assessments.
• 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.

Education

Two-year PTA program (APTA approved)

Current NC PTA license

CPR/BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina

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.