Physical Therapy Assistant-Acute Therapy

CarolinaEast

New Bern (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Community-centered work environment

Supportive culture of healthcare excellence

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in New Bern is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to implement treatment programs and collaborate with the healthcare team to enhance patient mobility and care quality. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited program and licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina. This role includes providing excellent customer service and supporting the healthcare staff in rehabilitation efforts. A compassionate approach is essential in delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for patients.
Demonstrated understanding of principles of growth and development for patient assessment.
Capability to provide outstanding customer service.
Delivers care with empathy and aligns with department policies.

Responsibilities

Carry out treatment programs as outlined by Physical Therapist.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote patient mobility.
Act as a resource for other clinical staff.
Support the healthcare team and contribute to patient mobility goals.

Skills

Knowledge of patient care principles

Customer service skills

Collaboration with healthcare team

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Licensed or eligible for North Carolina licensure

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant-Acute Therapy

New Bern, NC, United States

Job Description

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for carrying out a treatment program as outlined by a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant's role is to collaborate with the Physical Therapist in implementing a program that promotes maximum functional mobility and provides quality rehabilitative services. The Physical Therapist Assistant plays an integral role in the healthcare team while contributing skilled services and acting as a resource for other clinical staff. All duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with empathy and compassion toward patients and their families, as well as toward co-workers.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), or equivalent.
Licensed or eligible for licensure by the state of North Carolina.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the staff member’s assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to the patient’s age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures.
Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

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