Clinical PTA: Hands-On Rehab & Patient Care

UNC Health; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to carry out inpatient and outpatient PT treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will deliver preventive, corrective, and restorative care using a broad range of rehabilitative techniques.

Associate’s degree from a CAPTE‑accredited PTA program and NC licensure eligibility are required. Prior PTA experience is preferred, with new graduates welcome. Onsite, 40 hours per week, daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a CAPTE‑accredited PTA program is required.
• North Carolina licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or eligible.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required.
• New graduates will be considered; prior PTA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the licensed Physical Therapist in carrying out procedures and treatment programs.
• Observe and assess patient reactions; report needs to the supervising therapist.
• Complete documentation to meet regulatory requirements; record interventions and patient response.
• Support supervision of Rehab Services Technicians during treatments.
• Provide clinical instruction to students and participate in in‑service trainings.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

English communication

MS Office

Epic EMR

Education

CAPTE‑accredited PTA program

NC PTA licensure eligibility

Tools

Epic EMR

MS Office

Job description

Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to carry out inpatient and outpatient PT treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will deliver preventive, corrective, and restorative care using a broad range of rehabilitative techniques.

Associate’s degree from a CAPTE‑accredited PTA program and NC licensure eligibility are required. Prior PTA experience is preferred, with new graduates welcome. Onsite, 40 hours per week, daytime schedule.