Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our care team. The PTA will assess residents, implement treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, and document progress in records.

The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited PTA program, have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it, and hold or be eligible for a state PTA license. Strong communication with residents, staff, and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Has taken NPTE or is eligible to take it; holds or eligible for state PTA license.
• Ability to assess residents' needs and document progress under PT supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with residents, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' physical therapy needs and matches them with available services.
• Meets residents regularly per treatment plan; evaluates and records progress under supervision.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars to maintain licensure.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA program

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.