Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care

North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Pumpkin Center (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support prescribed programs under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living to promote functional recovery.

You will collect clinical assessment scores and QoL data, perform tests/evaluations of motor skills, balance, and range of motion, and maintain therapy supplies.

Qualifications

• APTA-approved two-year PTA program completed.
• Current North Carolina PTA license required.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Carries out physical therapy programs as directed by the PT, in clinical and research settings.
• Trains patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic and health-related QoL data.
• Performs a range of tests/evaluations including motor skills, balance, and ROM.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for therapy sessions.
• Assists with research protocol development and data quality control.
• Develops educational materials and participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Education

APTA-approved PTA education

NC PTA license

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.