GiaCare Inc. is now accepting resumes for a civilian, Physical Therapy Assistant (Eglin Air Force Base, Florida).

Requirements

Degree/Education: Physical Therapy Assistant shall have an Associate’s Degree. Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). 

Certification:  Basic Life Support (BLS) HeartSaver (HS) 

Experience:  Have at least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months as a physical therapist assistant. 

Licensure/Registration: A current, valid State license as a physical therapy assistant in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

 

Duties:

 

Shall 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. 

 

Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist. 

 

Shall 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. 

 

*GiaCare Inc. is an equal opportunity employer*