Licensed Physical Therapy Asst

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) at Nash UNC Health Care implements treatment plans developed and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist, guiding patient progress and striving to prevent disability after disease or injury.

You will work onsite in NDH Therapy Services, participate in patient education, evaluation, and rehabilitation activities, and support community health initiatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Current North Carolina license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic tests and evaluations in physical therapy for mobility-related impairments.
• Teach and supervise graduate students or clinical fellows; contribute to new programs to enhance patient care.
• Analyze results to establish goals and modify treatment plans; ensure continuity of care.
• Apply current techniques to provide rehabilitative services and organize care by patient needs.
• Participate in community health screenings and outreach to support statewide health professionals.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures and patient progress.

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state‑of‑the‑art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) implements treatment plans developed and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist, and provides input regarding patient’s response to treatment and progress, in an attempt to prevent disability following disease/injury, while helping the patient reach his/her maximum performance while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments


• Education - Teach & supervise graduate Physical Therapy students and/or clinical fellows/residents. Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area.


• Evaluation of Care - Analyzes results of diagnostic and or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and or modify subsequent treatment programs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.


• Implementation-- Selects and applies current and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitative services. Provides habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance of persons with mobility related impairments. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.


• Outreach/Community Involvement-Serves as resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas. Presents at local (university/hospital) or state level, participates in community health screening and events. Participates in the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department director.


• Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services.


• Quality-Contributes to quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records of patient procedures & progress. Participates in quality improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts in conjunction with the department director.

Other Information

• Graduation from an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants.


• Current North Carolina license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.


• Current BCLS certification.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals


• Entity: Nash UNC Health Care


• Organization Unit: NDH Therapy Services


• Work Type: Full Time


• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00


• Work Assignment Type: Onsite


• Work Schedule: Day Job


• Location of Job: NASH HC


• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.