Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Well Care Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Well Care Health in Rocky Mount, NC seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our community-focused team. This full-time, 40-hour-week role supports patients across ages and stages, delivering prescribed therapies in accordance with agency guidelines.

Requirements include an Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program, licensure in NC/SC, CPR certification, and at least 6 months of experience. Must be able to lift >50 lbs and drive as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Licensure in NC/SC and CPR certification.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in physical therapy assistance.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients of all ages.
• Assists with program development and operations.
• Communicates and documents information per policies and guidelines.
• Keeps patients and families informed and engaged.
• Maintains efficient scheduling and workflow.
• Demonstrates commitment to agency values daily.
• Upholds safety and proper body mechanics during care.
• Supports patient satisfaction and care continuity.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy

Patient handling & transfer

Professional communication

Prioritization of duties

Education

Associate Degree from PTA program

Licensure in NC/SC

CPR certification

Tools

Goniometers

Modalities

Exercise equipment

Job description

Hourly Range: $35.79 - $39.36*This range reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and is based on market rates and individual qualificationsPRIMARY JOB DUTIES1. Administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.2. Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.3. Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance to agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.4. Contributes to program effectiveness.5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.JOB SPECIFICATIONS1. Education: Associate Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.2. Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC); CPR certification.3. Experience: Minimum 6 Months.4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of physical therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care and evaluation equipment, including goniometers, modalities, assistive devices and exercise equipment; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.6. Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant standing and walking, frequent lifting greater than 50 lbs and transferring patients greater than 100 lbs. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping. Sometimes requires sitting, fine motor manipulation, and pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead and stair climbing.7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply physical therapy principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic therapy techniques.9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.10. Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics.12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.