Physical Therapy Assistant

The Geneva Foundation; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision healthcare

Life & ADD insurance

403b retirement plan with employer match

Up to 4 weeks of paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. This role involves assisting the Physical Therapist in patient instruction and data collection, providing vital support in rehabilitation for service members recovering from musculoskeletal injuries.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree from an accredited program, relevant certification, and 1-3 years of experience in physical therapy. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in physical therapy preferred, especially in orthopedics.
• Familiarity with instrument motion analysis is required.
• Knowledge of clinical or general research techniques is necessary.
• Experience with amputee care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in exercises and daily living activities.
• Record patient data in medical records.
• Prepare progress reports and data deliverables.
• Evaluate patients and recommend physical therapy treatments.
• Maintain confidentiality of all research records.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Flexibility with changing priorities

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

About the Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physical Therapist in patient instruction and data collection. Salary: $25.00 - $35.00/HOUR. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

About the Project

This project aims to create a tool to improve decision‑making on optimal return‑to‑duty (RTD) timing for service members following musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. Key objectives include identifying treatment factors linked to successful RTD, assessing the prevalence of known risk factors across services, tracking injury recurrence within six months post‑RTD, building adaptable prediction models that continuously integrate new data for improved RTD forecasting, and exploring associations between RTD and long‑term outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must be a certified Physical Therapy Assistant.
• 1‑3 years’ experience in physical therapy preferred, with some experience in orthopedics.
• 1‑3 years non‑profit, research, or healthcare experience desired.
• Familiarity with the function of instrument motion analysis is required.
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication.
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office Software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of clinical or general research techniques is required.
• Experience with amputee care a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of patients in exercises and activities of daily living (including physical modalities), using special equipment, collecting data on the patient’s progress, and documenting and reporting on the patient’s response.
• Record all pertinent data in the patient’s medical records.
• Prepare and submit progress reports and data deliverables.
• Assist in the evaluation of patients and determine the type and frequency of physical therapy treatment necessary to assist in the habitation or rehabilitation of study subjects.
• Make recommendations regarding the use or adjustment of braces, prostheses, and other related appliances used to support and assist the mobility of the study subjects.
• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and infection control procedures, when applicable.
• Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of other research personnel as applicable.
• Maintain a collaborative research environment between the Principal Investigator (PI), other site personnel, research participants, the Geneva Foundation and the funding organization.
• Collect data and complete data entry process.
• Prepare interim and final progress reports.
• Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all research records.
• Perform duties necessary to comply with and implement research study protocol.

Benefits and Compensation

The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Our benefits package includes financial rewards that are a significant part of the employee's total rewards compensation package. Geneva's highly competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision healthcare, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings account, with employer contribution. Coverage is provided for employees and family members including domestic partners. Short‑and long‑term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life & ADD insurance, 403b retirement plan with generous employer match, flexible leave options, 11 paid holidays per year, and up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year. Employees may qualify for PSLF as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Full‑time positions come with all benefits. Part‑time and intermittent positions may vary.