Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Full Time- Days- Central Harnett Hospital

Cape Fear Valley Health System; Nebraska; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cape Fear Valley Health System in North Carolina is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Central Harnett Hospital team in Lillington. You will support therapy services, implement treatment plans under supervision, and help coordinate patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear documentation, and ongoing education of patients and staff, with daily shifts and opportunities to contribute to quality outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current North Carolina physical therapy license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Recognize and apply age-appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Develop and modify goals and treatment plans with the physical therapist.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively.
• Coordinate and document PT services and charges.
• Collaborate with PT staff and participate in patient education.
• Cross-train and provide coverage as needed.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Clinical reasoning

Professional communication

Formation

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Description du poste

Facility Central Harnett Hospital Location Lillington, North Carolina Department Physical Therapy Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary Treat 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

• Recognize, select and utilize effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patient
• Develop and modify goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the physical therapist
• Deliver various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively
• Delegate and monitor aspects of care to appropriate PT personnel
• Coordinate the delivery of physical therapy services
• Document services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately
• Actively participate in the education of self, patient and others
• Accurately record and submit patient related charges for patient billing and departmental productivity
• Efficiently utilize resources of human, equipment and supplies
• Authorized to have access to medications within their scope of practice
• Cross train in other settings to provide coverage as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an CAPTE accredited academic institution required
• Current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy required
• BLS certification required

Work Experience

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal ability
• Exercises good judgment and problem-solving skills and effectively works in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and integration of factors involved in patient care such that clinicians are considered a resource to others in the department
• Meets the clinical challenges of the complex patient
• Promotes performance improvement to improve the quality of clinical services
• Participates in clinical education and training
• Interacts with other clinicians and/or professional organizations such that the clinician remains aware of current professional issues
• Encourages staff development
• Pursues clinical growth
• Demonstrates respect in all communication
• Problem solves in an ethical and effective manner
• Provides clinical service in accordance with CFVH/CFVRC values
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork
• Assists with project and program development while maintaining patient caseload
• All clinical staff serving both inpatient and outpatient areas must attend evacuation training
• All clinical staff must be oriented to restraint, seclusion and safety devices

Physical Requirements

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

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an 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 Fear 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 Fear region.