Physical Therapy Assistant

Hillcrest; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, NC is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant who is passionate about caring for the elderly. You will work under supervision to administer therapy services, support rehabilitation goals, and ensure quality patient care in compliance with physician orders and facility policies.

Requirements include active licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant and ability to perform the physical tasks commonly required in skilled nursing settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active license as a Physical Therapy Assistant and provide license annually.
• Ability to perform required physical tasks in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of therapy treatments as ordered by the attending physician and established by the licensed therapist.
• Exercise initiative and discretion in performing treatment programs to meet rehabilitation needs of individual patients and residents.
• Assure quality care for patients and residents following physicians' orders, state and federal regulations and Hillcrest's policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation/CFO/Administrator

Education

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Location: Durham -- Hillcrest Convalescent Center, NC

Job Id:353

# of Openings:1

Hillcrest – A top-rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, is looking for a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant who has a passion for caring. If you have a love for the elderly and are longing for a stable, honest place to work, this job is for you!

Job Duties Include:

• Administer a variety of therapy treatments as ordered by the attending physician and established by the licensed therapist


• Exercise initiative and discretion in performing treatment programs to meet rehabilitation needs of individual patients and residents


• Assure quality care for patients and residents following physicians' orders, state and federal regulations and Hillcrest's policies and procedures


• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation/CFO/Administrator

Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed therapy assistant, maintain current licensure and provide license annually


• Must be able to lift, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, stoop, squat, bend and reach using good body mechanics