Physical Therapist Assistant - Caswell Developmental Center

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center in North Carolina seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (S) to provide direct physical therapy services to adults with developmental disabilities under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA assists with evaluations, treatment planning, scheduling, documentation, and daily therapy sessions.

This role includes training facility staff on safe practices, positioning, transfers, and PT-related care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of PT principles, core concepts, anatomy, and treatment modalities.
• Organizes and manages daily therapy schedules efficiently.
• Follows and adapts therapy plans to support goal progress, reporting changes to the PT.
• Provides staff training, education, and in-servicing on PT services and devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Physical Therapy services to adults with developmental disabilities.
• Assist the PT with evaluations, treatment planning, and documentation.
• Schedule daily therapy sessions and monitor progress.
• Train facility staff on safe practices, positioning, and transfers.

Skills

PT Principles

Therapy Scheduling

Documentation

Staff Training

Vital Signs

Education

Licensed PTA NC

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Physical Therapist Assistant (S)

Grade

MH10

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will provide direct Physical Therapy services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Caswell Developmental Center under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). This candidate assists the PT with evaluations, treatment planning, scheduling, documentation, and daily therapy sessions. Also conducts standardized PT tests, gathers health data, monitors adaptive devices, and participates in meetings and chart reviews. The PTA trains and consults with facility staff on safe practices, positioning, transfers, and PT-related care and delivers and supports a variety of specialized PT services as part of individual treatment plans or standalone programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of PT principles, core concepts, anatomy, and treatment modalities.
• Organizes and manages daily therapy schedules efficiently.
• Follows and adapts therapy plans to support goal progress, reporting changes to the PT.
• Provides staff training, education, and in-servicing on PT services, devices, and supports, while monitoring staff performance.
• Monitors patient vital signs and utilizes basic to intermediate computer skills for documentation and care coordination.

Salary Range: $46,149.00 to $69,222.00

Work Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Location: Physical Therapy Department

About Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link—https://vimeo.com/185000006—to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lynn Cullipher

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