Physical Therapy Assistant

Kintegra Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kintegra Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Charlotte, NC. The role involves providing therapeutic exercises, gait training, and assisting in planning therapy programs for participants, primarily focusing on the elderly population.

The ideal candidate must have an Associates Degree in Applied Science of Physical Therapist Assisting, with at least one year's experience and licensure in North Carolina. Join us in delivering compassionate care to our diverse clients.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with frail elderly population.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in NC.
• Competency with geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in communicating participant changes.
• Record and sign treatments in participant's chart.
• Provide training to family members and other staff.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Gait training

Clinical competency

Education

Associates Degree in Applied Science of Physical Therapist Assisting

Job description

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Hours

Hourly

Job Summary

Provides therapeutic exercise, gait training, ambulation, etc. Plans and develops group exercise programs for maintenance therapy for participants. Assists the PT in the direction of the physical therapy program. Reports directly to the Team Lead/Center Manager and indirectly to the Clinical Services Director.

Education

Associates Degree in Applied Science of Physical Therapist Assisting

Experience

1 year’s experience working with the frail elderly population.

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in NC

Special Training

Demonstrates clinical competency with geriatric population. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior Total Life Care and approved by CMS before working independently.

Ages of Patients Rendered Care

Neonate/Infant Early Childhood Adolescent Adult Geriatric All Age Groups

Key Responsibilities

• Assists Physical Therapist in communicating participant changes to team members.
• Assists Physical Therapist in implementation of treatment program as established by Physical Therapist.
• Records and signs treatments in participant’s chart, records signs and dates progress notes.
• Assists Physical Therapist in planning and development of maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.
• Actively functions as a member of Multidisciplinary Team and participates in case conferences if needed under direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Coordination of 24‑hour care delivery. Provides training to family members, friends, and Senior Total Life Care staff members for those parts of the treatment plan that can be carried out by them under direction of Physical Therapist.
• Provides instruction and guidance to program aides and other staff who are implementing a Physical Therapy treatment program.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team if needed under direction of Physical Therapist. Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning if needed under direction of Physical Therapist. Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members under direction of Physical Therapist.
• Other duties as assigned.