Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HealthPro Heritage; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Flexible schedules

Job summary

HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) opportunity at White Oak Manor Kings Mountain. The role involves assisting in implementing treatment plans, providing direct patient care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Competitive pay starting at $35/hr with negotiable rates based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
• Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises.
• Monitor and document patient progress, report observations.
• Work closely with Physical Therapists to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Assessment abilities

Therapeutic abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in diagnostic tools

Proficiency in therapy equipment

Electronic health record systems

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Job description

Overview

HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Opportunity at White Oak Manor Kings Mountain.

• Pay range starting at $35/hr with negotiable rates depending on experience and availability
• Skilled nursing setting offering long and short term care and memory care
• Flexible schedules

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
• Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
• Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.