Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our clinical team. The PTA will assess residents' needs, implement treatment plans, and document progress under a licensed PT supervision.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited PTA program, has taken or is eligible to take the NPTE, and holds or is eligible for North Carolina state licensure. This on-site role offers collaborative support and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Has taken NPTE or is eligible to take it.
• State license to practice or eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' occupational therapy needs and match with services.
• Meet residents regularly per treatment plan; document progress.
• Report progress to management and family; discuss regularly.
• Reassess progress to measure improvement per guidelines.

Skills

Hearing ability

Written & verbal communication

Education

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 occupational 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.
• Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.
• Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.
• Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.