What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant-3 position at The Geneva Foundation?
About the Position
The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physical Therapist in patient instruction and data collection.
This is an on-site position assigned to the Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. A thorough government background check will be required.
About The Project
This 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.
Responsibilities
- Assessment and testing of measures of physical performance
- Assist 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 response
- Record all pertinent data in the patient's medical records
- Prepare and submit progress reports and data deliverables
- Assist 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 subjects
- Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and infection control procedures, when applicable
- Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of other research personnel as applicable
- Maintain a collaborative research environment between the Principal Investigator (PI), other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the funding organization
- Collect data and complete data entry process
- Prepare interim and final progress reports
- Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of all research records
- Perform duties necessary to comply with and implement research study protocol
Qualifications
The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $25 - $35
