Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant — Impactful Care

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic in North Carolina is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver care under the direction of a Physical Therapist, following established treatment plans and evidence-based strategies.

The Full-time PTA will collaborate with the healthcare team, educate patients, document progress, and support program goals while handling a caseload and maintaining professional standards in outpatient orthopedics.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physical therapy care to optimize clinical outcomes
• Prioritize patient care and manage assigned caseload efficiently
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Administer and advance treatment programs according to goals defined by the Physical Therapist and patient tolerance, consistent with physician orders
• Educate patients on exercises, treatment protocols, and injury prevention
• Document patient condition, treatments, and progress accurately and timely
• Provide ongoing updates to the supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient progress and status
• Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to adjust treatment plans as needed
• Administer various physical therapy modalities and interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Judgment & Problem-solving

Education

Accredited PTA program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic in North Carolina is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver care under the direction of a Physical Therapist, following established treatment plans and evidence-based strategies.

The Full-time PTA will collaborate with the healthcare team, educate patients, document progress, and support program goals while handling a caseload and maintaining professional standards in outpatient orthopedics.