Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). The PTA must graduate from an accredited PTA program, have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it, and hold a state license or be eligible to apply for one.

Duties include assessing residents’ physical therapy needs, meeting with residents per the treatment plan, evaluating and recording progress under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, and staying current with professional literature.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it.
• Must hold a state PTA license or be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' PT needs and matches them with available services.
• Meets with residents according to treatment program; evaluates and records progress under the supervising PT.
• Keeps current with literature and attends seminars to maintain licensure.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal and written communication

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PTA,HAVE TAKEN THE NPTE EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills and licensure.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents, staff and family members under the supervision of the Physical Therapist so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.