Physical Therapist Assistant

At Geneva, we are always on the search for top talent. While this role is not associated with a current opening, one may become available in the near future. Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you could be contacted for this role or similar, at anytime.About the PositionThe Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physical Therapist in patient instruction and data collection.About the ProjectThis project aims to create a tool to improve decision-making on optimal return-to-duty (RTD) timing for service members following musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. Key objectives include identifying treatment factors linked to successful RTD, assessing the prevalence of known risk factors across services, and tracking injury recurrence within six months post-RTD. The project also seeks to build adaptable prediction models that continuously integrate new data for improved RTD forecasting and to explore associations between RTD and long-term outcomes.Salary Range$25.00 - $35.00/HOUR. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.QualificationsAssociates degree required from an accredited Physical Therapy programMust be a certified Physical Therapy Assistant1-3 years' experience in physical therapy preferred, with some experience in orthopedics1-3 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desiredFamiliarity with the function of instrument motion analysis is requiredDemonstrate competence in oral and written communicationMust be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanorMust be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional mannerComputer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office Software including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Knowledge of clinical or general research techniques is requiredExperience with amputee care a plusResponsibilitiesAssist in the instruction of patients in exercises and activities of daily living (including physical modalities), using special equipment, collecting data on the patient's progress, and documenting and reporting on the patient's responseRecord all pertinent data in the patient's medical recordsPrepare and submit progress reports and data deliverablesAssist in the evaluation of patients and determine the type and frequency of physical therapy treatment necessary to assist in the habitation or rehabilitation of study subjectsMake recommendations regarding the use or adjustment of braces, prostheses, and other related appliances used to support and assist the mobility of the study subjectsAdhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and infection control procedures, when applicableParticipate in the hiring, training and supervision of other research personnel as applicableMaintain a collaborative research environment between the Principal Investigator (PI), other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the funding organizationCollect data and complete data entry processPrepare interim and final progress reportsDocument all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research Maintain the security and confidentiality of all research recordsPerform duties necessary to comply with and implement research study protocolrecblid 55kl9vbnyh2p5i161ima25gq7otiun