Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Pediatrics, Winston Salem

Overview

The Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapy team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full time Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team.  Qualified applicants must possess excellent communication, flexibility and time management skills, as well as a desire to implement the most current and evidence based practice.  Candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with pediatric therapists across the organization.  Training and mentorship provided throughout employment.  Pediatric experience preferred but not required.  

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with physical therapy programs to restore function in patients with disabilities, disorders, and injuries. Carries out treatment plans for a variety of patient diagnoses as per the Physical Therapists, making recommendations or changes when appropriate. Supports research programs involving physical therapy.

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 North Carolina to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR/BLS  certification from the American Heart Association

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.
2. Collects clinical assessment scores, radiographic scores and assessments, and health related quality of life information.
3. 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.
4. Maintains supplies and equipment.
5. Assists with research protocol and treatment development; ensures quality control of data. Develops and writes educational materials.
6. Participates in staff meetings, forums, committees, and in-service training activities.
7. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.