Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

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

Job summary

Greenville Health & Rehabilitation Center seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support resident mobility and functional goals. The PTA must graduate from an accredited PTA program, be eligible for the NPTE, and hold or be eligible for state licensure.

Supervision by a Physical Therapist ensures care aligns with plan of care. The role emphasizes regular resident assessments, documentation of progress, ongoing professional development, and staying current with clinical literature to maintain

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• NPTE exam taken or eligible to take it.
• State license to practice as a PTA or eligible to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available, meeting with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluating and maintaining 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.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal and written communication

Education

PTA degree

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.