Physical Therapist Assistant Therapy Staffing

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC seeks a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to perform evidence-based treatments under a supervising PT. You'll address diverse patient needs across Acute Therapy Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital and Outpatient Rehab, supporting functional goals and patient education.

Requires Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy and a valid PTA license, with at least 2 years of clinical experience.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Required
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Required
• 2 Years Clinical - Physical Therapy Required
• Work in Acute Therapy Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital and Outpatient Rehab.
• This position is in the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool and has minimum shift availability requirements per calendar year.

Aufgaben

• The Physical Therapy Assistant implements evidence-based and effective treatment interventions under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Observes, evaluates and documents the results of treatment interventions and discusses any needed treatment plan adjustments with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provides education to patients related to mobility, safety and equipment or assistive device use.

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Years Clinical Experience in Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

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