Physical Therapist Assist (FR)

ECU Health; Edenton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

ECU Health in Edenton, North Carolina is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist. Responsibilities include performing treatment, communicating with healthcare professionals, and documentation. Requires an associate degree or certification as a physical therapist assistant. The position offers flexible PRN coverage at both ECU Bertie and Chowan campuses with an average weekend rotation once a month. Join a committed team in a critical access hospital serving 110,000 people across six counties.

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy.
• Ability to supervise PT technicians.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Communicate effectively with the supervising PT.
• Document all patient treatments appropriately.

Skills

Patient care

Communication with health professionals

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree or higher

High School plus 2 years of formal training

Certification as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Position Summary

Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist through:

• performing treatment
• communicating with the supervising PT and other health care professionals
• appropriate documentation

Participates in departmental/team quality improvement activities.

Delegates appropriate tasks to PT technicians and supervises.

Responsible for education of self, peers, patients, and students and assists with new employee orientation.

Assists with or performs special projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree or higher
• High School plus 2 years or more of formal training or education
• Specify: Physical Therapist Assistant

Registration or Certification

North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Other Information

PRN coverage as needed at both ECU Bertie and Chowan campuses, acute and outpatient locations, weekend rotation; average once a month.

About ECU Health Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton is a 25-bed critical access hospital which provides programs and services to 110,000 people in 6 counties. The facility offers medical and surgical services, including intensive care, a specialty care clinic and a dedicated outpatient surgery area with endoscopy capabilities. A 7-bed emergency department serves approximately 15,000 patients per year and team members at the facility have access to a telemedicine link with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.