Physical Therapist Assistant

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