Physical Therapy Assistant

Davita Inc.; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Lenoir, NC. This full-time position offers a $5K sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, allowing you to provide essential one-on-one care in a home care environment. You'll work closely with a Physical Therapist to enhance patient mobility and improve their quality of life.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement and discounts

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in applicable state.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Minimum of one year experience in home healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative care to patients under direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Instruct patients on exercises and mobility techniques.
• Report patient reactions to treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Mobility Techniques

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Locations

US-NC-LENOIR

ID

2025-168003

Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Position Type

Full-Time

Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

$5K Sign-On Bonus

Physical Therapy Assistant

Lenoir, NC

Full-Time

Monday-Friday

Adoration Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your PTA skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our team of dedicated Physical Therapy Assistants today to begin helping people live their best life.

Adoration Health's comprehensive benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision

• Short- and long-term disability
• PayOUT daily pay option*
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and discounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts

*Eligibility based on location

*Sign-on bonus applicable to external/new hires only

Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA, you will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative care to patients. The Physical Therapy Assistant helps patients perform exercises and mobility techniques as instructed by Physical Therapist with the goal to improve mobility and reduce pain.

• Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion (ROM) potential for rehabilitation
• Direct physical therapy treatment per primary Physical Therapist's plan of care
• Instruct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic devices
• Report to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition
• Follow up with physical therapy program and instruct other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instruct them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the applicable state
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home healthcare setting preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current automobile insurance

About our Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information, please visit www.adorationhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.