Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Growth, Benefits & Impact

Lifepoint Health®; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with match

Well-being Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Central Carolina Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to help patients develop, recover, and maintain mobility and function.

You will implement treatment plans, monitor responses, document progress, educate patients and families, and assist with discharge planning and adaptive equipment guidance. A valid PTA degree and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; graduate of a PTA program.
• PTA license in KY (state licensure) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under supervision of a PT to develop, recover, and maintain mobility.
• Implement treatment plans and adjust as advised by supervising therapist.
• Monitor patient responses and communicate progress to the PT.
• Document services and patient progress.
• Educate patient and family about deficits and discharge planning.
• Assist with selection of adaptive equipment and community resources.

Skills

Critical thinking

Minimal supervision

Stress management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

Job description

Central Carolina Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to help patients develop, recover, and maintain mobility and function.

You will implement treatment plans, monitor responses, document progress, educate patients and families, and assist with discharge planning and adaptive equipment guidance. A valid PTA degree and licensure are required.