Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care, High Point

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team in High Point. This role involves assisting with physical therapy programs aimed at restoring function in patients with various disabilities and injuries. You will work closely with physical therapists to implement treatment plans, conduct assessments, and support research initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong physical capabilities and experience working with a diverse patient population. Join a mission-driven team committed to improving health and advancing healing for all in the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of an APTA-approved program for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in physical therapy settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical therapy programs to restore patient function.
• Collect clinical assessment scores and perform evaluations.

Skills

Good physical strength and condition

Research experience

Ability to work with diverse patient age groups

Education

Two year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants

One year of previous experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care, High Point

High Point, NC, United States

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with physical therapy programs to restore function in patients with disabilities, disorders, and injuries. Carries out treatment plans for a variety of patient diagnoses as per the Physical Therapists, making recommendations or changes when appropriate. Supports research programs involving physical therapy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Successful completion of two year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• One year of previous experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Current license in the State of North Carolina to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.
2. Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health related quality of life information.
3. 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 orthopaedic and physical defects, genetic anomalies, or idiopathic.
4. Maintains supplies and equipment.
5. Assists with research protocol and treatment development; ensures quality control of data. Develops and writes educational materials.
6. Participates in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
7. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good physical strength and condition.
• Research experience.
• Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to hazardous substances, infectious diseases, body fluids.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong.

We Work as One to make great things happen.

We earn Trust in all we do.

We Innovate to better the now and create the future.

We drive for Excellence – always.

Job Info

• Job Identification 152377
• Job Category Rehabilitative Services
• Posting Date 03/25/2025, 05:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 601 North Elm Street HP-5, High Point, NC, 27262, US