Physical Therapy Assistant / Acute PT,OT,ST Therapies / FT Days

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering patient-centered treatments in a community hospital setting. You will implement therapies, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and document patient responses to guide adjustments to the treatment plan, helping maximize outcomes.

Competency with basic clinical procedures and a commitment to compassionate care will help you thrive in our team-oriented

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PTA program.
• Current NC PTA license or compact state licensure.
• BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months.
• One-year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, delivers PT treatments.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team and helps maximize patient outcomes.
• Provides clinical information regarding patient response and treatment plan adjustments.
• Maximizes patient outcomes through efficient treatment implementation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

PTA program accreditation

NC PTA license or compact state license

BCLS certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, implements physical therapy treatments. Coordinates treatment with interdisciplinary team and helps to maximize patient outcomes. Provides clinical information to the Licensed Physical Therapist regarding patient response to treatment and the need for adjustments to the treatment plan.

Education And Credentials:

Required

Completion of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants. Current NC PTA license or licensure from a compact state. BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment date.

Preferred

One-year experience

Work Experience:

Required

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Preferred

One-year experience

ABOUT US

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home. Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available. One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.