Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in Rocky Mount, NC. This role involves implementing treatment plans, administering diagnostic tests, and engaging with the community to enhance patient care. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving health outcomes in diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant focusing on providing rehabilitative care.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tests and patient evaluations.
• Ability to teach and develop programs enhancing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic tests for mobility disorders.
• Teaches and supervises Physical Therapy students.
• Implements treatment plans and modifies them based on patient responses.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants

Current North Carolina license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Current BCLS certification

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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.

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.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) implements treatment plans developed and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist, and provides input regarding patient’s response to treatment and progress, in an attempt to prevent disability following disease/injury, while helping the patient reach his/her maximum performance while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments
• Education - Teach & supervise graduate Physical Therapy students and/or clinical fellows/residents. Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area.
• Evaluation of Care - Analyzes results of diagnostic and or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and or modify subsequent treatment programs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Implementation-- Selects and applies current and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitative services. Provides habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance of persons with mobility related impairments. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.
• Outreach/Community Involvement-Serves as resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas. Presents at local (university/hospital) or state level, participates in community health screening and events. Participates in the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department director.
• Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services.
• Quality-Contributes to quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records of patient procedures & progress. Participates in quality improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts in conjunction with the department director.
  
  

Other Information

• Graduation from an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Current North Carolina license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current BCLS certification.
  
  

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Therapy Services

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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