Physical Therapist Assistant: Hands-On Rehab Specialist

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support a 36-hour per week, full-time role at Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy in Charlotte, NC. You will implement care plans and supervise patient exercise programs under a physical therapist.

The role requires an Associate Degree in PTA, NC licensure (SC in some settings), and BLS. Competitive benefits reflect Advocate Health Total Rewards and a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA licensure in NC; SC licensure in some settings.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a plan of care with discharge planning.
• Applies modalities under PT direction (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hotpacks, etc.).
• Educates patients on home exercise programs for all diagnoses.

Skills

PTA license

BLS Certification

Patient education

Team supervision

Education

Associate Degree in PTA

NC PTA licensure

BLS Certification

Tools

Ultrasound

Electrical stimulation

Therapeutic massage

Isokinetic equipment

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support a 36-hour per week, full-time role at Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy in Charlotte, NC. You will implement care plans and supervise patient exercise programs under a physical therapist.

The role requires an Associate Degree in PTA, NC licensure (SC in some settings), and BLS. Competitive benefits reflect Advocate Health Total Rewards and a fast-paced clinical environment.