Physical Therapist Assistant Therapy Staffing

Wakemed; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services and address functional goals under a supervising physical therapist. You will educate patients on mobility, safety and assistive devices, and document treatment results with appropriate plan adjustments.

Responsibilities span acute, rehab and outpatient settings. Minimum licensure and an associate degree are required; two years of clinical PT experience is preferred. EOE.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant credential required.
• Two years clinical experience in physical therapy preferred.

Responsabilités

• Implement evidence-based and effective physical therapy interventions.
• Educate patients on mobility, safety and use of equipment or assistive devices.
• Observe, evaluate and document treatment outcomes; discuss plan adjustments with supervising therapist.
• Work across care settings including Acute Therapy Services, Rehab Hospital and Outpatient Rehab.

Formation

Associate's Degree Physical Therapy

Description du poste

Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy related services by implementing evidence-based and effective treatment interventions to address functional treatment goals established by the physical therapist based on individual patient needs. The physical therapy assistant provides education to patients related to mobility, safety and equipment or assistive device use. Observes, evaluates and documents the results of treatment interventions and discusses any needed treatment plan adjustments with the supervising physical therapist. The physical therapy assistant will work in a minimum of one of the following settings of care: Acute Therapy Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital and Outpatient Rehab. Populations served include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, other neurological issues, as well as post-surgical orthopedics, cardiac, multi-trauma and debility for both adult and pediatric populations. This position is in the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool and has minimum shift availability requirements per calendar year.

Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy related services by implementing evidence-based and effective treatment interventions to address functional treatment goals established by the physical therapist based on individual patient needs. The physical therapy assistant provides education to patients related to mobility, safety and equipment or assistive device use. Observes, evaluates and documents the results of treatment interventions and discusses any needed treatment plan adjustments with the supervising physical therapist. The physical therapy assistant will work in a minimum of one of the following settings of care: Acute Therapy Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital and Outpatient Rehab. Populations served include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, other neurological issues, as well as post-surgical orthopedics, cardiac, multi-trauma and debility for both adult and pediatric populations. This position is in the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool and has minimum shift availability requirements per calendar year.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Required

Education

Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Physical Therapy Required