Outpatient Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in North Carolina is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to join their outpatient clinic. This position offers flexible scheduling with a minimum of two shifts per week. Responsibilities include assessing patients, providing care, and collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure quality service. Ideal candidates should have an associate degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This role is vital for improving patient mobility and well-being.

Qualifications

• Current NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligible.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions.
• None required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessment, care, and information to patients and families.
• Promote coordination of care with healthcare team members.
• Provide education to community and business.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

Staff Physical Therapist Assistant will work in the outpatient clinic in the Late Afternoon/Evening hours. Flexible Scheduling. Therapist can choose their own hours, and days that work best for their schedule. This position will require at least 2 shifts per week (3‑hour minimum shift) between the hours of 3‑8pm. This position will carry out established treatment plans focusing on improving mobility, increasing strength, and other physical therapy related goals with various populations.

Patients and families: Provide patient assessment, care, and information. Address concerns and complaints. Project a positive image of the departmental and hospital.

Physicians and other healthcare team members: Promote coordination of care. Address concerns and complaints.

Community and Business: Provide education.

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Experience

• None

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Current NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligible.

Other Skills And Qualifications

• Analytical abilities to delegate personnel, problem solve with positive solutions. Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions with stated customers and staff members.

Work Environment

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for most of the day lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Work Schedule: Weekdays/Weekend
Location of Job: LENOIR MEM
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not Applicable