Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapy Center in Fayetteville, NC. The role collaborates with the licensed physical therapists to implement and adjust patient treatment plans and provide direct patient care.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and efficient use of resources to improve patient outcomes. New graduates are welcome to apply within a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an APTA accredited institution; current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy.
• Work Experience: New graduates and experienced clinicians considered.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to apply knowledge and skills, solve problems, work in a team, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective communication based on patient age.
• Develops and modifies goals and treatment plans with the physical therapist.
• Delivers various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively.
• Delegates and monitors care to PT personnel.
• Coordinates delivery of physical therapy services.
• Documents services clearly and concisely for billing and productivity.
• Maintains appropriate use of resources including equipment and supplies.
• Access to medications within scope of practice as authorized.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

North Carolina PTA license

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Physical Therapy Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary

Treats patients referred for Physical Therapy services. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.

Major Job Functions

• Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patient
• Develops and modifies goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the physical therapist
• Delivers various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively
• Delegates and monitors aspects of care to appropriate PT personnel
• Coordinates the delivery of physical therapy services
• Documents services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately
• Accurately records and submits patient related charges for patient billing and departmental productivity
• Efficiently utilizes resources of human, equipment and supplies
• Authorized to have access to medications within their scope of practice
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an APTA accredited academic institution Current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy
• Work Experience: New graduates and experienced clinicians considered
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills learned Effective problem solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills which requires the ability to quickly assess situations and appropriately respond in a timely manner Ability to understand roles as defined and work within a Team-oriented environment
• Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequently Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment

Required Licenses and Certifications

LPTA - NC Board Physical Therapy Examiners

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fever Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fever region.