Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - New Graduate

Capefearvalley; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the medical team. The role works alongside a licensed PT to implement treatment plans and help coordinate patient care.

The PTA contributes to documentation, billing, and efficient use of resources while interacting with patients of diverse ages in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy.
• New graduates and experienced clinicians considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Team collaboration

Interventions delivery

Documentation

Billing accuracy

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

North Carolina license to practice physical therapy

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department 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

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

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.