Onsite Physical Therapist Assistant

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About the role

  • Physical Therapist Assistant role at GiaCare Inc. supporting operations at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC. Involves carrying out therapeutic treatments and assisting patients in recovery.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the head physical therapist.
  • Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs and traction.
  • Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
  • Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
  • Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities, such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
  • Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Requirements

  • Degree/Education: Associate's Degree.
  • Graduate from a college or university accredited by the CAPTE
  • Experience: One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant after graduation
  • Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist assistant.
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support.
  • Possess current certification as a PT assistant/technician as determined by the APTA

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance (100% covered by employer)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k (non-matching)
  • Employee Referral Program
  • A wide variety of employee discounts

Job title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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