Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient

Advocate Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to implement PT programs under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. You will train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, and assist with data collection in clinical or research settings.

The role involves maintaining supplies, contributing to protocol development, and participating in staff meetings and in-service trainings. CPR certification is required and licensure is active in the state.

Qualifications

• Two-year accredited PTA program (APTA-approved).
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the relevant state.
• CPR certification renewed every two years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical therapy programs as directed by the physical therapist, training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores, and health-related quality of life information.
• Perform a wide range of tests and evaluations in clinical or research settings, including motor skills, reflexes, strength, and range of motion.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with research protocols; ensure data quality; develop educational materials.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Education

Two-year PTA program (APTA-approved)

Job description

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.