Physical Therapy Assistant - Growth & Merit Raises

PruittHealth; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Relocation opportunities

Foundation & University resources

Job summary

PruittHealth in Durham, NC is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our therapy services team. You will implement the prescribed care plan under the supervising therapist and physician, support patient progress, and help maintain accurate timely documentation.

The role requires a valid state license and graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program; foreign-trained applicants must have credentials deemed equivalent.

Qualifications

• Valid professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credential’s evaluation organization approved by the APTA

Responsibilities

• Assist in the executing of the Physical Therapy care plan/treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts.
• Perform clinical tasks, communication, and documentation timely and accurately per policy
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care
• Complete all required orientation, in-services, and trainings timely and successfully
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

Education

CAPTE accredited program

Equivalent to U.S. entry-level education

Job description

PruittHealth in Durham, NC is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our therapy services team. You will implement the prescribed care plan under the supervising therapist and physician, support patient progress, and help maintain accurate timely documentation.

The role requires a valid state license and graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program; foreign-trained applicants must have credentials deemed equivalent.