About this role
About the Role
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will support the Physical Therapist in patient instruction and data collection for a phase II randomized-controlled clinical trial. This on-site role is based at the Desmond T Doss Health Clinic at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and requires a thorough government background check. What You'll Do
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Assist in instructing 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
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Record all pertinent data in the patient’s medical records and prepare and submit progress reports and data deliverables
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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
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Make recommendations regarding the use or adjustment of braces, prostheses, and other related appliances used to support and assist the mobility of the study subjects
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Adhere to OSHA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and infection control procedures, when applicable
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Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of other research personnel as applicable
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Maintain a collaborative research environment between the Principal Investigator (PI), other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the funding organization
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Collect data and complete data entry process
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Prepare interim and final progress reports
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Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
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Maintain the security and confidentiality of all research records
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Perform duties necessary to comply with and implement research study protocol What We're Looking For
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Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and be a certified Physical Therapy Assistant
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1-3 years’ experience in physical therapy, preferably in orthopedics; 1-3 years nonprofit, research, or healthcare experience desired
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Familiarity with instrument motion analysis; knowledge of clinical or general research techniques
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Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication; must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor; flexible with changing priorities
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Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Ability to work on-site and adapt to study protocols; experience with amputee care is a plus Nice to Have
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Experience with amputee care is a plus Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
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Benefits: medical, dental, and vision healthcare; Flexible Spending Account; Health Savings Account with employer contribution; coverage for employees and family members including domestic partners; Short- and long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program; Life & AD&D insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; flexible leave options; 11 paid holidays per year; up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year; PSLF eligibility as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
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Full-time positions come with all benefits; Part-time and intermittent positions may vary