Acute Care PTA: Elevate Mobility & Recovery

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Caldwell Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Acute Care team in Lenoir, North Carolina. This full-time position involves delivering skilled PTA treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to achieve mobility and independence goals for diverse patients.

You will participate in discharge planning, family education, and ongoing quality

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited two-year PTA program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in North Carolina.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PTA treatments per supervising PT and plan.
• Monitor patient progress and modify interventions as appropriate.
• Document treatment and progress for billing and statistics.
• Assist with discharge planning and family education.
• Participate in quality improvement and department meetings.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Two-year PTA program

NC licensure

Job description

UNC Health Caldwell Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Acute Care team in Lenoir, North Carolina. This full-time position involves delivering skilled PTA treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to achieve mobility and independence goals for diverse patients.

You will participate in discharge planning, family education, and ongoing quality