Physical Therapist Assistant

Resolution Think LLC's joint venture, Cognito Systems, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work on site at William Beaumont Army Medical Center at Fort Bliss, TX. The lives of our nation’s active-duty military depend on outstanding healthcare. Cognito Systems strives to provide highly qualified healthcare professionals to work in the heart of military medicine. As a civilian contractor working for Cognito Systems, you will serve as a Physical Therapist Assistant providing care to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities Be a Part of the Team: Cognito Systems, LLC is Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between Resolution Think and Quarter Line Consulting Services. Cognito Systems is committed to providing high-quality service to our customers and to delivering world-class healthcare to members of our military and our nation’s veterans. The Benefits: Our team offers competitive compensation packages, a full range of benefits, continuing education, and excellent work-life balance to ensure your success. Job Responsibilities: Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the physical therapist. Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, photobiomodulation, 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. 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. 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 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. Qualifications: Education: Associates Degree. Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Licensure: 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). Resolution Think an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Resolution Think is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. #J-18808-Ljbffr