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

capefearvalley; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Lillington, North Carolina, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Central Harnett Hospital PT department. This role treats patients referred for physical therapy and collaborates with the PT team.

You will implement treatment plans, document services, and participate in education, while maintaining patient care quality and program standards. Required NC LPTA license, CAPTE-accredited degree, and BLS certification; day shift, full-time with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Treat patients referred for Physical Therapy services.
• Develop and modify goals and treatment plans with the physical therapist.
• Deliver various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively.
• Document services delivered clearly and concisely.
• Coordinate delivery of physical therapy services.
• Participate in clinical education and training.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Problem solving

Communication

Education & training

Clinical care

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (CAPTE)

North Carolina licensure to practice physical therapy

BLS certification

Job description

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

• Education and Formal Training :
• 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 :
• 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