Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

BrightSpring Health Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,950 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Clinical Autonomy

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Wilson, NC, offering a competitive pay range of $29.00 - $35.00/hour. The ideal candidate will assist the Physical Therapist in treatment interventions while providing personalized one-on-one care.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, administering exercises, and supporting rehabilitation plans. Candidates must have a degree in physical therapy, appropriate certification, and a commitment to providing quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant training program.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice.
• Current Live CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Physical Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention.
• Providing training to individuals involved in their rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Skills

Knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions

Familiarity with assisted living environments

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification

Education

Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant training program

Job description

Our Company

Adoration Health

Overview

Rehab In Motion is expanding in Wilson, NC!

• Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Wilson Assisted Living

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced PTA, enthusiastic about empowering clients with strength & independence
• You are familiar with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Geriatric and/or Outpatient settings
• You value flexibility, autonomy and providing personalized one-on-one care

What you will receive:

• Flexible Hours- Create your own schedule
• Clinical Autonomy
• Provide 1:1 Patient Care
• Competitive Pay
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership & Team Environment

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Physcial Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients; strength, mobility and function.
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant training program
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice.
• Current Live CPR Certification
• Two-step TB skin test required
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions
• Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health
• One year preferred
• New grads encouraged to apply
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity,and walking/standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Salary Range

USD $29.00 - $35.00 / Hour