Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in North Carolina is looking for a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide patient care assessment and treatment, working alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver excellent care.

Key responsibilities include patient assessments, coaching patients through rehabilitation, and promoting a positive patient experience. Applicants should have an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Current NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligible.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessment, care, and information.
• Promote coordination of care with healthcare team.
• Educate the community about services.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Staff Physical Therapist Assistant

Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Staff Physical Therapists Assistant provides patient care assessment and treatment. Identify, plan, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease/prevent deformity. Responsible for mentoring Therapists, Assistants, Technicians, and Students. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi-disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities and facilitates the provision of excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Patients and families: Provide patient assessment, care, and information. Address concerns and complaints. Project a positive image of the departmental and hospital.
• Physicians and other healthcare team members: Promote coordination of care. Address concerns and complaints.
• Community and Business: Provide education. Promote hospital and department.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Professional Experience Requirement: None.
• Licensure / Registration / Certification: Current NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligible.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Analytical abilities to delegate personnel, problem solve with positive solutions. Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions with stated customers and staff members.

Work Environment

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.

Physical Requirements

Standing for most of the day, lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.