Physical Therapy Assistant — Flexible Schedule, Same‑Day Pay

Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Grandy (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive wages and benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Company discounts

Annual raises

Same day pay option

Company perks and activities

Job summary

Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our growing team. The PTA will provide comprehensive treatment to patients under PT supervision and coordinate with the rehabilitation team in a facility setting.

Candidates must have a BA or Associate degree in Physical Therapy, be licensed/registered in North Carolina, and demonstrate strong documentation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associate degree in Physical Therapy recognized by the APTA.
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note with PT co-signature.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, facility staff, patients and families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• Comply with facility safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Foster positive relations with customers, clients, coworkers and managers.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.
• Comply with facility policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

Education

BA or Associate degree in Physical Therapy (APTA-recognized)

Job description

Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our growing team. The PTA will provide comprehensive treatment to patients under PT supervision and coordinate with the rehabilitation team in a facility setting.

Candidates must have a BA or Associate degree in Physical Therapy, be licensed/registered in North Carolina, and demonstrate strong documentation and teamwork.