Physical Therapy Assistant I

ECU Health; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health in Ahoskie, North Carolina is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include delegating tasks, participating in quality improvement efforts, and educating patients and peers. Applicants should have an Associate's Degree or higher, along with a North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy license, and 5 to 10 years of licensure. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment screenings, and ECU Health promotes diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy license required.
• 5 years, less than 10 years of licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Delegates tasks to PT technicians and supervises them.
• Responsible for education of self, peers, and patients.

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

High School plus 2 years or more of formal training or education

Job description

Position Summary

• Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist through performing treatment, communicating with the supervising PT and other health care professionals, and appropriate documentation
• Participates in departmental/team quality improvement activities
• Delegates appropriate tasks to PT technicians and supervises them
• Responsible for education of self, peers, patients, and students and assists with new employee orientation
• Assists with or performs special projects

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or higher
• High School plus 2 years or more of formal training or education
• Specify: Physical Therapist Assistant

Registration or Certification

• North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
• 5 years, less than 10 years of licensure is required

Other Information

ECU Health

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.