Physical Therapist Assistant

Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) in Greenville, North Carolina. The role involves administering physical therapy treatments under the guidance of physical therapists, motivating and educating patients, and documenting their progress. Candidates must possess an associate's degree, a North Carolina license, and CPR certification, with two years of preferably outpatient experience. The position requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting, with a Monday-Friday schedule offering a dynamic patient care environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of job-related work experience ideal, preferably in an outpatient setting.
• Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive therapeutic exercises and treatments.
• Helps patients with specific exercises as part of their care plan.
• Observes patients and evaluates their responses to treatment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Patient education

Therapeutic exercise administration

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associates degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program

N.C. license

CPR certification

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

Department: Physical Therapy Services

Reports To: Manager, Physical Therapy Services

FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Summary

Administers physical therapy treatment to patients, working under direction of, and as assistant to, Physical Therapists. This work must be completed in accordance with the Practice's core values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Advancement, Stewardship, and Patient Centered Care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain
• Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as preambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient evaluation information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs
• Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants
• Educate the patient and family members about what to do after treatment
• Measures patients' range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations
• Dictates notes of treatment for patient files/completes medical records
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree from a licensed physical therapy assistant program
• Two years of job related work experience ideal, preferably in an outpatient setting
• N. C. license required
• Certification required
• Basic computer skills
• CPR certification required

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of walking and standing
• Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling and/or crouching
• Ability to reach overhead
• Occasional lifting and pushing up to 20 pounds