Physical Therapist Assistant, Iredell Home Health, Full Time

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated in Statesville, NC, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct therapy under supervision, following the physician-ordered plan of care. You will support patient recovery and help prevent disability after disease or injury.

The role requires CPR certification, completion of orientation addressing pediatric to geriatric care, and ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 30 pounds. Shift: M-F, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in NC as a Physical Therapist Assistant or eligibility for licensure in state.
• CPR certification required; if not certified, must complete upon hire.
• Competency-based orientation covering age/population needs (pediatric, adult, geriatric).
• Physical demands include positioning, transferring, and lifting patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist per the plan of care.
• Assist patients in restoring function and preventing disability after disease, injury, or loss of a limb.
• Maintain access to patient health information per hospital policies and regulations.
• Work shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR certified

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Education

NC PTA licensure

Job description

Description

Provides direct physical therapy services to patients under the supervision of the Licensed Physical Therapist as determined by the plan of care ordered by a physician, consistent with hospital policies and procedures, standards of practice, and regulations as directed by the Rehab Director. Provides assistance to the patient in the restoration of function and prevention of disability following disease, injury, or loss of a limb. Has full access to patient health information.

Shift: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Requirements

• Current licensure in NC as a Physical Therapist Assistant or state licensure examination eligible.
• CPR certification required. If not currently certified must complete upon hire.
• Successful completion of a competency based orientation which includes age and population specific skills for the area of practice in which the PTA will be working, and addresses the growth and development needs for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Work requires the physical demands of positioning, transferring, and lifting patients.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.