Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Cabarrus Health & Rehabilitation Center; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabarrus Health & Rehabilitation Center seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support resident care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will assess residents' needs, participate in treatment planning, and document progress.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited PTA program, have taken NPTE or be eligible, and hold or be eligible for state licensure. Strong communication with residents, families and staff is essential. A commitment to ongoing learning is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program and eligible to take NPTE or licensed.
• Eligible or licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• State licensure eligibility or active state license required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches services.
• Meets with residents regularly, evaluates progress, and maintains records under PT supervision.
• Keeps current with literature and attends seminars to maintain skills and licensure.

Education

PTA program graduate

NPTE eligible

State licensure eligibility

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PTA, HAVE TAKEN THE NPTE EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills and licensure.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents, staff and family members under the supervision of the Physical Therapist so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.