(Archived) Physical Therapy Assistant - 96th Medical Group Campus - Eglin AFB-FL

Caring for America's military family.

Matrix Providers serves government agencies with the commitment to improving performance in the government's contracted medical staffing system. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Bill Rivard, a retired Army Colonel, Matrix Providers has achieved an unprecedented 99.4% placement rate despite taking on some of the government's most challenging requirements. Trusted by the Department of Defense, we have consistently received high-quality management and customer service ratings since 2012. With corporate staff covering 4,961 miles and six time zones, we're never far away in time, place, or commitment.

Matrix Providers is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at 96th Medical Group Campus in Eglin, Florida.

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The Physical Therapy Assistant must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Associate's Degree.
• Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Experience: Twelve months of experience, within the last 48 months, as a Physical Therapy Assistant after graduation. Must have worked in an Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic within the last 36 months.
• License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapy assistant or possess current certification as a physical therapy assistant/technician as determined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Certification: BLS- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider Course.

Job Summary:

• Carry out a corrective exercise and treatment program for assigned patients, as directed by the 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 program segments, 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 in learning and improving functional activities.
• Observe patients during treatments, compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and progress, and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist.
• 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.
• Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in the conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Coordinate with other departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients.

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