Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

UNC Health Care; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of communities. As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, you will work under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, delivering essential treatments and exercise instruction to patients. This role emphasizes teamwork, requiring contributions to patient care plans and collaboration in interdisciplinary meetings. You will also have the opportunity to mentor students and assist with their learning. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• NC license or eligible for Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled physical therapy treatments and designs exercise programs.
• Documents patient treatment and contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Techniques

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, performs
treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients

Responsibilities:
*Contributes to various interdisciplinary team meetings to plan for patient needs, discuss family education plans, and discharge plans.
*Precepts PT technicians or other physical therapist assistants and evaluate the learner's competency per department guidelines.
*Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals. Completes department records for billing and statistics.
*Instructs physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students.
*Provides skilled physical therapy treatments to a wide variety of patients. Designs and teach exercise program to meet PT goals. Fits and teaches patient to use ambulatory devices including braces, walkers, canes, crutches safely to negotiate stairs, curbs, and unlevel ground. Teaches patient airway clearance techniques and perform chest PT procedures. Instructs patient and family in home exercises, ambulation, and use of adaptive equipment for discharge.
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Other information:
Qualifications

Required
*Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
*NC license or eligible
*Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred
*Experience in outpatient, inpatient, home health, and/or long term care
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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Physical Therapy IP

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 0.20

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No