Description
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center in Macon, GA. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will play a crucial role in carrying out physical therapy programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist.
Responsibilities:
- Train 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 a clinical or research setting
- Maintain supplies and equipment
- Assist with research protocol and treatment development
- Participate in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Current license in the State of Georgia to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- CPR certification every two years
- 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:
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum, 50 lbs. maximum, 100 lbs. maximum
- Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation: $25.30 - $37.95 per hour
- Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans