Physical Therapist Assistant l - Acute Care

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to develop and implement patient care plans in a busy clinical setting. You will apply modalities, educate patients on home exercises, and supervise exercise programs using Isokinetic/isotonic equipment under a physical therapist’s direction.

Requires an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting and current licensure; Basic Life Support is required.

Qualifications

• Assoc. degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA licensure in applicable state (SC preferred in some settings).
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop/implement plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Apply modalities under supervision of PT.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs.
• Supervise patient exercise programs on various equipment.
• Document patient needs and treatment.
• Maintain treatment areas and supplies.

Skills

Plan of care

Discharge planning

Home exercise programs

Modalities knowledge

Patient supervision

Education

Associate Degree PTA

Tools

Ultrasound

Electrical stimulation

Hot packs

Whirlpool

Iontophoresis

Paraffin

Traction

Massage therapy

Job description

Department: 37694 Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy - Physical Therapy Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Wednesday through Saturday, 36-hour position, 9-hour days. Ability to flex up to 40 as needed. Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
• Applies modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hotpacks, whirlpool, traction, ice, paraffin, iontophoresis, and therapeutic massage under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Follows treatment plan as established by the physical therapist including educating patients in home exercise programs for all diagnoses.
• Supervises patient exercise programs on Isokinetic equipment, isotonic and aerobic equipment.
• Assesses/documents patient's medical needs and treatment.
• Responsible for cleaning treatment tables, whirlpools, and surrounding work areas, stocking of treatment areas with linen and supplies.
• Provides special exercise education classes.
• Responsibility for providing PT assistant student with educational opportunities, evaluating performance and supervising direct patient care.
• Provides coverage for the reception desk, checks-in and reschedules patients, and orders departmental supplies.

Physical Requirements

Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required. Requires current licensure as a PTA in the applicable state. Licensure in the state of SC required in some settings. Requires Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care