Licensed PTA - Rehab Progress Advocate

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). The PTA must graduate from an accredited PTA program, have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it, and hold a state license or be eligible to apply for one.

Duties include assessing residents’ physical therapy needs, meeting with residents per the treatment plan, evaluating and recording progress under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, and staying current with professional literature.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it.
• Must hold a state PTA license or be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' PT needs and matches them with available services.
• Meets with residents according to treatment program; evaluates and records progress under the supervising PT.
• Keeps current with literature and attends seminars to maintain licensure.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal and written communication

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). The PTA must graduate from an accredited PTA program, have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it, and hold a state license or be eligible to apply for one.

Duties include assessing residents’ physical therapy needs, meeting with residents per the treatment plan, evaluating and recording progress under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, and staying current with professional literature.