Physical Therapy Assistant: Grow Your Clinical Impact

Well Care Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Well Care Health in Gastonia, NC seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to administer prescribed therapies across all life stages and support program operations. This position requires an Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program, NC or SC licensure, CPR certification, and at least 6 months of experience.

You will work closely with patients, families and staff while promoting safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current licensure to practice in NC or SC; CPR certification.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in physical therapy assistance.
• Knowledge of PT procedures and equipment; ability to transfer and guard patients.
• Professional communication with patients, families and staff; maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed PT treatments to patients of all ages.
• Assists with program development and operations.
• Communicates and documents in line with policies and guidelines.
• Contributes to overall program effectiveness.
• Organizes work and manages time efficiently.
• Maintains schedule to support agency performance.
• Upholds agency values and patient-centered care.
• Fosters positive interpersonal relations with the team.
• Promotes customer satisfaction in daily activities.
• Embodies the mission and values of the agency consistently.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree from PTA program

Tools

Goniometers

Modalities

Assistive devices

Exercise equipment

Computer technology

Job description

Well Care Health in Gastonia, NC seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to administer prescribed therapies across all life stages and support program operations. This position requires an Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program, NC or SC licensure, CPR certification, and at least 6 months of experience.

You will work closely with patients, families and staff while promoting safety and quality care.