Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

mbhealthcare; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Great benefits package

Training programs and support

Career advancement

Job summary

mbhealthcare is seeking a PTA to join the therapy team in a long-term care setting. You will assist residents with prescribed exercises, document motor function, and support mobility improvement under PT supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, explaining exercises, and ensuring equipment use safety. Credentialed with an accredited PTA program and state license, experience in long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current State PTA License.
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• PTA will work as part of the Therapy Team under the guidance of PT.
• Measure and record Residents' motor function, strength and muscle performance.
• Observe Residents and write progress reports.
• Assist Residents in carrying out specific exercises.
• Treat Residents with various techniques, like stretching and massage.
• Help Residents use necessary equipment and devices.
• Educate Residents on how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle and improve mobility.
• Maintain Residents' confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Contribute to the entire team effort and goals.

Skills

Motor function

Record progress

Exercise assistance

Mobility improvement

Education

Accredited PTA Program

State PTA License

Job description

PTA- Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA Duties Include:

• PTA will work as part of the Therapy Team under the guidance of PT
• PTA will measure and record Residents motor function, strength and muscle performance.
• PTA will observe Residents and write progress reports.
• PTA will assist Residents in carrying out specific exercises.
• PTA will treat Residents with varieties of techniques, like stretching and massage.
• PTA will help Residents use necessary equipment and devices.
• PTA will educate Residents on how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle and improve mobility.
• PTA will maintain Residents' confidence by keeping information confidential.
• PTA will Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• PTA contributes to the entire team effort and goals.

We offer

• Excellent Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Training Programs and Support
• Career Advancement

PTA Requirements Include:

• A graduate of an accredited PTA Program
• Current State PTA License
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer