Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Lexington, NC seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient rehabilitation at Lexington Medical Center. You will implement PT plans, guide patients through exercises, and support data collection for clinical and research activities.

The role includes weekend rotation for acute care coverage, full-time schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package. Active PTA license in the state and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• CPR certification current and valid.
• Licensed as Physical Therapy Assistant in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical therapy programs as planned by the PT.
• Train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical assessment scores and health data.
• Perform tests and evaluations in clinical/research settings; assess development and motor skills.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with research protocols and treatment development; contribute to data quality.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Two year PTA program approved by APTA

Active State PTA license

Job description

Department

37503 Lexington Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Predominantly outpatient care with addition of weekend rotation to assist with acute care coverage- 1-2x per quarter on average.

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

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 applicable state to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification every two years.

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.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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.