Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient

Atrium Health Floyd; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to work under a PT, providing patient care across ages, from infant to older adult. The role includes delivering therapy programs, collecting assessments, and assisting with research protocols; CPR certification required; state license and APTA-approved education.

This on-site position emphasizes collaboration with staff, maintaining equipment, and contributing to educational materials while supporting patient

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants (APTA-approved).
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state.
• CPR certification renewed every two years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical therapy programs as directed by the physical therapist.
• Train patients in exercises, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Collect clinical assessment scores and health-related quality of life information.
• Perform tests and evaluations across developmental, motor, and functional domains.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with research protocols and develop educational materials.
• Participate in staff meetings and training activities.

Skills

Good physical strength

Research experience

Ability to work with infant, pediatric

Education

Two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants (APTA-approved)

Job description

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 orthopaedic 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.

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum