Physical Therapist Assistant (Part-time)
Company: UCLA Health
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionResponsibilities This will be a 50% position. The
Physical Therapy Assistant performs duties in the laboratory for
clinical application of novel rehabilitation strategy, specifically
to study the neural networks within the human spinal cord and
leverage this understanding to facilitate recovery of motor
function after spinal cord injury or CNS injury. Utilizing
scientific methods, the Physical Therapy Assistant performs data
analysis and occupational therapy. Work with an inter-disciplinary
team of researchers from molecular biology, physiology,
occupational therapy, and engineering to test novel therapeutic
interventions and impact on motor function in human. Will be
involved with data collection, organization of research projects,
compose manuscripts and will be involved with clinical gait
studies, occupational therapy, clinical assessments and
consultations. Qualifications --- Knowledge about cerebral palsy
and related disorders including possible etiologies, clinical
features, associated disabilities, types of surgical and
nonsurgical treatment used, specific physical therapy treatments,
assessment techniques and equipment used. --- Ability to coordinate
and prioritize a large number of tasks. Ability to use University
research libraries for literature searches. --- Skill in motivating
young adults with injuries and gaining their cooperation for
testing and treatment sessions. --- Skill in communicating clearly
and professionally using proper grammar in written and verbal
documents. --- Skill in physical therapy assessment and treatment
of patients with spinal cord injury or neurological injury
patients. Particularly evaluation of muscle strength, range of
motion, posture, functional ability, motor control and compensatory
movement patterns. --- Knowledge of normal and abnormal motor
function and muscle firing patterns. --- Skill in using computers
for data acquisition, analysis, graphics programs, and word
processing. --- Physical therapy license in the State of
California. --- Previous tech experience, both with formal lectures
and clinical education. --- Ability to supervise staff, students
and other professionals. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Keywords: UCLA Health, Los Angeles , Physical Therapist Assistant (Part-time), Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
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