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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Muscle Shoals, AL 7 hours ago
Job Description

Host Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel

Host Healthcare Job ID #a1fVX000002yGK5YAM. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Operating Room

About Host Healthcare

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

Benefits

- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
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Speech Language Pathologist
✦ New
Salary not disclosed

Hiring: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Location: New Port Richey, FL (On-site)

Pay Rate: $63.00/Hour

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (2025-2026 School Year)

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a dynamic school district in the New Port Richey, FL area. This is a full-time contract position where you will play a pivotal role in helping students overcome communication barriers and achieve academic success.

Schedule & Contract Details

  • Hours: 5 days per week (Monday – Friday).
  • Daily Schedule: Standard school hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
  • Duration: Full 2025-2026 School Year.
  • Interview Process: Convenient 100% virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams.

Key Job Functions

  • Comprehensive Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct thorough evaluations to identify speech, language, and communication disorders, interpreting results to develop foundational Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Evidence-Based Intervention: Design and deliver high-quality therapy sessions tailored to student-specific goals, utilizing creative and evidence-based techniques to improve student outcomes.
  • Collaborative Consultation: Partner with teachers, parents, and school staff to integrate communication goals into the classroom environment and provide families with strategies for home-based support.

Requirements

  • Active Florida state SLP License.
  • Previous experience in a school setting is a plus.
  • Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting per district requirements.

Why New Port Richey?

Located in beautiful Pasco County, New Port Richey offers a perfect blend of nature and suburban convenience. Enjoy proximity to Florida’s famous Gulf beaches, waterfront parks, and a quick commute to the Tampa Bay area while making a lasting impact on the local student community.


Interested in joining the team? Apply directly on LinkedIn or message me for more details regarding the interview schedule!

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Postdoctoral Researcher
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Columbus, OH 1 day ago

Dr. Nizar Saad’s lab is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join a translational research program advancing RNA-based and genome-editing therapies for rare genetic diseases. The lab develops RNA-, and CRISPR-based approaches for laminopathies and muscular dystrophies, using viral and non-viral delivery platforms (i.e., AAV and extracellular vesicles (EVs)). The lab also leads EV-based biomarker discovery efforts in muscular dystrophies. This position will require experience in EV and/or AAV isolation, purification, and characterization, -omics workflows, mouse work, including dosing and tissue collection. Experience in EV and/or AAV engineering is desired. Experience in cardiovascular or skeletal muscle biology is preferred. Additional details:

  • NIH-funded grant: Lab page: functions


    • Conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
    • Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing research essential to carrying out the research program.
    • Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
    • Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
    • Presents findings at local and national research forums.
    • Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
    • Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.


    Education


    • PhD in relevant scientific field.

    Qualifications


    • Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
    • Ability to work independently, and to proactively manage and lead projects.
    • Strong data analysis, interpretation, and scientific communication skills.
    • Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
    • Prior experience in molecular biology and Extracellular vesicle research.
    • Track record of productivity (papers, presentations).


    Required Skills


    • PhD in molecular biology, genetics, bioengineering, or a related field.
    • Strong background in molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, transfection, qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence).
    • Experience with mammalian cell culture (primary cells and/or immortalized cell lines).
    • Hands-on experience with extracellular vesicle (EV) isolation, purification, and characterization.
    • Experience with proteomics workflows (e.g., mass spectrometry–based proteomics).
    • Experience with transcriptomic approaches (bulk RNA-seq and/or small RNA-seq).
    • Basic bioinformatics skills for proteomic and transcriptomic data analysis.


    Preferred Skills


    • In vivo mouse work, including dosing and tissue collection.
    • Experience with EV engineering and cargo loading strategies.
    • Familiarity with muscular dystrophies or neuromuscular disease models.
    • Experience with viral and non-viral gene delivery platforms (e.g., EV, AAV).
    • Experience with biomarker discovery pipelines and translational research.
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Manufacturing Associate
Salary not disclosed
Princeton, NJ 2 days ago

About Made Scientific

Made Scientific is a leading US-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products for clinical-and-commercial supply. Made Scientific combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist CDMO with the global expertise and resources of GC Corporation of South Korea, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.


Position Summary

The Manufacturing Associate will support Cell Therapy Operations at our GMP-compliant facility, playing a critical role in the production of cutting-edge cell therapies. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong aseptic technique and a proven ability to quickly master complex processes in a cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and thrive in a collaborative, quality-driven setting. This role requires precision, adaptability, and a strong quality mindset to ensure the consistent delivery of high-standard therapeutic products.


Key Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic manufacturing operations within a classified cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with all cGMP and safety standards.

• Execute complex procedures for cell therapy manufacturing and sterile product operations—including cell culture, formulation, and cryopreservation—while maintaining strict adherence to written procedures, batch records, and cGMP regulations.

• Operate and maintain specialized manufacturing equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.

• Monitor and document all production processes with precision, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Identify and escalate deviations or non-conformances; participate in root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Process Development, and Engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform routine cleanroom maintenance, including environmental monitoring, cleaning, and sterilization activities.

• Maintain an organized, compliant workspace by following 5S principles and minimizing contamination risks.

• Participate in training sessions to stay current with manufacturing techniques, quality standards, and safety protocols.

• Support process development activities during technology transfer.

• Aseptically gown and work in ISO 8, 7, and 5 cleanroom environments and stand for extended periods.

• Assist in creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records (MBRs).

• Review MBRs daily to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

• Participate in audits, inspections, qualifications, and validation activities.

• Handle chemicals such as corrosives, solvents, and biohazardous materials safely.

• Perform other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

• 1–3 years of experience in GMP manufacturing, preferably in cell therapy, biologics, or pharmaceutical CDMO operations.

• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques and cleanroom protocols.

• Proficiency in basic mathematical concepts, including scientific notation.

• Proven ability to learn and master complex processes quickly.

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality standards.

• Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic cell culture processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, using universal precautions for handling human-derived materials.

• Familiarity with cell therapy automation technologies, closed system culture vessels, cell washers, and cell separation technologies for autologous or allogeneic product manipulation.

• Experience handling, propagating, isolating, activating, and cryopreserving human primary cells, including T cells.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, electronic batch record systems).


Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a cleanroom environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in full cleanroom gowning and PPE for extended durations.

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable standards, including meeting productivity expectations.

• Willingness to bend, stoop, carry, reach, climb, or stand on elevated benches or step stools.

• Must be comfortable working with cell-based products, chemicals, and hazardous materials.


Work Schedule

• Must be available for shift work, including off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet production demands. Flexibility to accommodate changing production schedules is required.

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Manufacturing Engineer
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Orem, UT 1 day ago

At MityLite, we design and manufacture high-quality, durable furniture solutions for hospitality, event, and commercial spaces. Our products are trusted worldwide for their strength, style, and versatility—helping customers create exceptional experiences every day.


Due to growth, we’re expanding our team and looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and driving efficiency. This role is critical to ensuring our operations scale smoothly while maintaining the exceptional quality our customers expect.

If you’re passionate about optimizing processes, boosting equipment uptime, and leading projects that make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to join a company where your work truly matters.


Key Responsibilities:

Own the Process: Map, measure, and optimize workflows end-to-end; eliminate bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, and lock in repeatable quality.

Prioritize, Then Make It Better: Rapidly troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and controls systems failures; lead DMAIC activities such as 5-Why / 8D root-cause investigations and implement poke-yoke permanent fixes that stick.

Equipment Uptime Obsession: Perform PM and Capex optimization, spare-parts strategy, and rapid changeover designs; keep OEE and Production capacity trending north.

Project Execution: Scope, budget, and deliver capital projects—such as new fixtures, line optimization layouts, automation cells—on time and under budget.

Data-Driven Decisions: Pull real-time data from Equipment, ERP, and time studies; build Business cases that indicate valuer and priority and trigger action.

Standard Work Creation: Write crystal-clear work instructions, SOP’s, and control plans; train operators and technicians until the process runs itself.

Cross-Functional Muscle: Partner with maintenance techs, operators, quality engineers, and product design to ship perfect product every day.

Plastic Manufacturing Support: Evaluate status of tools in injection molding and plastic extrusion, design and evaluate plastic components using SolidWorks, act as point of technical contact to plastics, mold making and extension suppliers.



Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 2+ years supporting production equipment and processes in a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on wrench-turner: experience rebuilding gearboxes, aligned conveyors, and programmed basic PLC logic. Looking for a mix of hands on and theoretical experience.
  • Mastery of structured problem-solving (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, FMEA).
  • Fluent in SolidWorks for fixture design and layout; ERP/MES experience (Nav or SAP, Plex, Epicor, etc.).
  • Proven ability to lead operators and techs through change via documentation, training, without hand-holding.


Preferred Skills:

  • Automation integration (robots, vision systems, collaborative cells).
  • Value-stream mapping and simulation (FlexSim, Arena, or even Excel-based).
  • Welding, machining, or assembly fixture design from scratch.
  • Six Sigma (DMAIC) Green Belt or higher.


If you live for the sound of a line hitting record throughput because *you* made it happen, let’s talk.

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Director, MSAT
✦ New
🏢 Made Scientific
Salary not disclosed
Princeton, NJ 7 hours ago

About Made Scientific

Made Scientific is a leading US-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products for clinical-and-commercial supply. Operating from two U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, Made Scientific combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist CDMO with the global expertise and resources of GC Corporation of South Korea, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.


Position Summary

The Director of Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) will lead the technical oversight, process lifecycle management, and technology transfer activities for cell therapy manufacturing programs within a CDMO environment. This role is responsible for ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant manufacturing processes for autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products from clinical development through commercial manufacturing.

The Director will work cross-functionally with Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Client Program teams to support client programs, drive continuous process improvement, and ensure successful technology transfers into GMP manufacturing.

This role is based in Princeton, NJ and is fully onsite.


Key Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for cell therapy manufacturing processes, including upstream cell expansion, gene modification, harvest, formulation, and cryopreservation.

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for manufacturing processes supporting client programs.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for manufacturing deviations, investigations, and CAPAs.

• Drive implementation of process monitoring and control strategies.

• Lead technology transfer activities from clients or internal process development teams into GMP manufacturing.

• Develop and review technology transfer plans, process descriptions, risk assessments, and gap analyses.

• Ensure successful scale-up and scale-out of manufacturing processes across CDMO facilities, as applicable.

• Oversee continued process verification (CPV) and lifecycle management for manufacturing processes.

• Lead process characterization, comparability studies, and validation support activities.

• Provide real-time technical support to GMP manufacturing operations for clinical and commercial batches.

• Review batch records, deviations, and change controls related to process changes.

• Present technical updates during client meetings and governance reviews.

• Support proposal development, technical due diligence, and onboarding of new client programs.

• Ensure MSAT activities comply with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to regulatory filings, including INDs, BLAs, and comparability packages.

• Support regulatory inspections and client audits.

• Build and lead a high-performing MSAT team, including scientists and engineers.

• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance management.

• Develop MSAT strategy aligned with organizational growth and client pipeline.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Development.


Required Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.

• 10–15+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or process development.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in MSAT, technical operations, or process development.

• Strong experience in cell therapy manufacturing (e.g., CAR-T, TCR-T, NK cells, stem cell therapies).

• Experience working within a CDMO environment strongly preferred.

• Deep knowledge of:

• Cell culture and expansion technologies

• Viral vector transduction or gene editing workflows

• Closed and automated cell therapy manufacturing platforms

• Cryopreservation and fill-finish processes

• Experience with technology transfer, process validation, and process characterization.

• Familiarity with statistical process monitoring and data analytics tools.

• Strong cross-functional leadership and project management skills.

• Experience working directly with biotech clients.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced CDMO environment supporting multiple client programs.


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial cell therapy manufacturing.

• Experience with automated manufacturing platforms (e.g., CliniMACS Prodigy, Lonza Cocoon).

• Knowledge of viral vector manufacturing processes.

• Experience supporting BLA submissions or late-stage clinical programs.


Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations, including meeting productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Must be willing to become gown-qualified and work in BSL-2 lab, CNC, ISO7, and ISO8 environments.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb, and stand on elevated surfaces as needed.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Must be comfortable working with cell-based products, chemicals, or hazardous materials.

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Manufacturing Supervisor
🏢 Made Scientific
Salary not disclosed
Princeton, NJ 2 days ago

About Made Scientific

Made Scientific is a leading U.S.-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products for clinical-and-commercial supply. Made Scientific combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist CDMO with the global expertise and resources of GC Corporation of South Korea, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.


Position Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor provides leadership to the Sterile Production Team, ensuring high-quality operations, regulatory compliance, and adherence to cGMP standards. This role oversees daily production activities, supervises cleanroom environments, and drives continuous improvement through collaboration, problem-solving, and monitoring of key performance metrics.

The position also involves developing and mentoring team members, promoting a positive and safe work culture, and ensuring consistent alignment with Made Scientific’s mission to deliver life-changing therapies.


Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the Sterile Production Team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s core values and commitment to high-quality outcomes.

• Oversee sterile production operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and production schedules while maintaining accurate documentation, SOPs, and equipment standards.

• Supervise daily operations, spending approximately 50% of time in cleanroom environments, reviewing batch records, and addressing production issues to ensure product quality and safety.

• Support continuous improvement through root cause analysis, feedback, and monitoring of KPIs to improve metrics such as scrap, non-conformance, and plant efficiency.

• Lead hiring, training, and performance management initiatives to build a skilled, engaged, and safety-focused team.

• Foster a collaborative and compliant work culture with strong adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards.

• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Process Development teams to support operational alignment and improvement projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 4 years of operations experience within a cGMP environment in the biotech or biopharma industry.

• Minimum 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or management experience (preferred).

• Prior experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering is required.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Strict adherence to SOPs, GMP regulations, FDA guidance, and documentation best practices.


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cell therapy automation technologies, closed-system culture vessels, cell washers, and cell separation technologies for autologous/allogeneic product manipulation.

• Hands-on experience in handling, propagation, isolation, activation, and cryopreservation of human primary cells, including T cells.


Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable standards, including meeting productivity expectations.

• Regular, punctual attendance is required.

• Must be willing to be gown-qualified and work in CNC/ISO8/ISO7 cleanroom environments.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Willingness to bend, stoop, carry, reach, climb, or stand on elevated benches or step stools.

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Must be willing to work with cell-based products, chemicals, and hazardous materials.


Work Schedule

• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required to meet production needs. Flexibility to accommodate changing production schedules is expected.

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Associate Scientist
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Malvern, PA 7 hours ago

JOB DESCRIPTION

One of our large pharmaceutical clients is looking to hire an Associate Scientist of Cell Banking to perform Cell Banking for the Cell Culture processes and/or bio-analytical testing within the API Large Molecule Process Development group in Malvern PA. The candidate's primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to the production, testing, inventory, and supply of Master, Working, and development Cell Banks for clinical, and commercial production as well as analytical testing for biopharmaceutical and cell therapy products.


Responsibilities will include:

-Support Cell banking organization by performing Cell banking for Cell Culture processes and analytical testing.

-Execute production, testing, and release of Master, Working, development, and analytical cell Banks and ensures the timely supply to customers.

-Work in a team environment as well as contributing individually to meet project timeline and objectives

-Participate in Cell culture and cryopreservation of cells using aseptic techniques under GMP Compliant conditions.

-Execute all activities per established procedures and protocols -Interface with internal and external customers to ship cell banks and supply critical information as per their requirements.

-Collaborate cross-functionally to represent Cell Banking department. -

Author, review, and approve technical documents, SOPs, and batch records

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Required:

-Bachelor's degree in scientific field, preferably Biotech

-Minimum 1 year of experience working in a lab environment, preferably GMP

-Minimum 1-2 years of experience working within cell culture

-Minimum 1 year of experience working with Aseptic techniques

-GDP (Good documentation practice)

-Strong attention to detail -Extremely motivated individual

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Physical Therapist Assistant
🏢 Sevita
$35 per hour

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

PRN Monday-Friday


Up to $35 hour


SUMMARY

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients and works under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
 


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: 



  • Assures all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and documents therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
  • Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
  • Performs therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
  • Performs general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within LIMITS OF SAFETY regarding joint/muscle stretch.
  • Instructs, motivates and assists program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
  • Provides gait training and instructs program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces and splints. Trains program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training
  • Measures ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan
  • Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
  • Ensures adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
  • Asses PT equipment and has a good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
  • Performs other duties as required.

 


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


None Required


Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job


The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:


 


Education and Experience: 



  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • One year experience in a human services or related field. Graduate of an accredited PTA program (Must have passed exam).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:



  • Current PTA license in the state of work.

Other Skills and Abilities:



  • N/A

Other Requirements:



  • N/A

Physical Requirements:



  • Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT


External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.



Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.


We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
 
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. 



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Physical Therapist Assistant (Benton)
🏢 Sevita
Salary not disclosed
Benton, Arkansas 3 days ago
NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Starting salary: $61,000-$66,000

Sign on bonus: Up to $5,000

CEU yearly stipend: Up to $3,000

Paid licensure renewal

Paid employer lunch

SUMMARY

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients and works under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

  • Assures all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and documents therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
  • Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
  • Performs therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
  • Performs general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within LIMITS OF SAFETY regarding joint/muscle stretch.
  • Instructs, motivates and assists program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
  • Provides gait training and instructs program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces and splints. Trains program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training
  • Measures ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan
  • Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
  • Ensures adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
  • Asses PT equipment and has a good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
  • Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None Required

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of an accredited PTA program (Must have passed exam).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

  • Current PTA license in the state of work.

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • N/A

Other Requirements:

  • N/A

Physical Requirements:

  • Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.



Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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