Physical Therapy Assistant: Dynamic Rehab Pro (FT, 36h)

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to develop and implement patient care plans in a busy clinical setting. You will apply modalities, educate patients on home exercises, and supervise exercise programs using Isokinetic/isotonic equipment under a physical therapist’s direction.

Requires an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting and current licensure; Basic Life Support is required.

Qualifications

• Assoc. degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA licensure in applicable state (SC preferred in some settings).
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop/implement plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Apply modalities under supervision of PT.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs.
• Supervise patient exercise programs on various equipment.
• Document patient needs and treatment.
• Maintain treatment areas and supplies.

Skills

Plan of care

Discharge planning

Home exercise programs

Modalities knowledge

Patient supervision

Education

Associate Degree PTA

Tools

Ultrasound

Electrical stimulation

Hot packs

Whirlpool

Iontophoresis

Paraffin

Traction

Massage therapy

Job description

Carolinas Medical Center Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to develop and implement patient care plans in a busy clinical setting. You will apply modalities, educate patients on home exercises, and supervise exercise programs using Isokinetic/isotonic equipment under a physical therapist’s direction.

Requires an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting and current licensure; Basic Life Support is required.