Physical Therapy Assistant IV

ECU Health; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role includes performing treatments, documenting accurately, and collaborating with the PT and other health care professionals.

You will participate in quality improvement activities, delegate tasks to PT technicians, and educate patients and staff. Orientation and special projects may also be part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with two years or more formal training for PTA.
• Must specify Physical Therapist Assistant credential.
• North Carolina PT licensure/board registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Perform treatment and communicate with supervising PT and other health care professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and ensure proper documentation.
• Delegate tasks to PT technicians and supervise them as appropriate.
• Educate patients, peers, students and community members; assist with orientation.
• Assist with or lead special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Supervisory interaction

Education

High School + PTA training

Physical Therapist Assistant licensure (NC)

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

Participates in departmental/team/organizational quality improvement activities

• appropriate documentation

Delegates appropriate tasks to PT technicians and supervises

Responsible for education of self, peers, patients, students, community members and assists with new employee orientation

Assists with or performs special projects.

Minimum Requirements

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

Specify: Physical Therapist Assitant

Registration Or Certification

North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

10 or more years of licensure is required.

Pay Range

$28.58 - $41.66

Other Information

ECU Health

About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center. It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center - a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services. ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women's birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics.

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.