Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant — Flexible Evening Hours

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care System in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled PT under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role supports infants, children, and adolescents in an acute care setting, with pediatric acute care experience preferred and evening scheduling options.

Responsibilities include documentation, patient progress, student instruction, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the state of North Carolina.
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings to plan for patient needs and discharge plans.
• Precepts PT technicians or other PT assistants and evaluates learners' competency.
• Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals and completes department records for billing and statistics.
• Instructs PT and PTA students.
• Provides skilled PT treatments and designs exercise programs to meet PT goals.
• Fits and teaches ambulatory devices and assists with discharge planning.
• Participates in quality improvement and departmental meetings.

Education

Two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

UNC Health Care System in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled PT under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role supports infants, children, and adolescents in an acute care setting, with pediatric acute care experience preferred and evening scheduling options.

Responsibilities include documentation, patient progress, student instruction, and discharge planning.