Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient

aah; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for Lexington Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation. The role involves carrying out PT programs, training patients in exercises and daily living activities, and collecting assessment data in an outpatient setting.

Requirements include an APTA-approved PTA program, current state PTA license, and CPR certification renewed biennially. 40 hours/week with some weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Must complete a two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the APTA.
• Current license in the state to practice as a PTA.
• CPR certification renewed every two years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical therapy programs as directed by the PT.
• Train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical assessment scores and health-related quality of life information.
• Perform a range of tests and evaluations in clinical or research settings.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with research protocol and treatment development; ensure data quality.
• Participate in staff meetings and training activities.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

State license to practice as PTA

CPR certification

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.