Physical Therapy Assistant - Kinston

PruittHealth; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Relocation opportunities

Access to PruittHealth Foundation & Pn

Job summary

PruittHealth in Kinston, NC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for PRN coverage to support therapy services for residents in need of rehabilitative care.

The candidate must hold an active NC license and graduate from a CAPTE-accredited program, with foreign credentials needing evaluation. This role offers growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Valid professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited school; foreign-trained applicants require equivalent evaluation.

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

Foreign-trained equivalency evaluation approved by APTA

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapy Assistant - Kinston (2610356)

Physical Therapy Assistant - Kinston - 2610356

Description

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)

Schedule: PRN

Location: Kinston, NC

THERAPY SERVICES

Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and safety of all our therapists. Now is a great time to make a change and join one of the leading providers of post-acute care.

PruittHealth will help you conquer your career goals. At PruittHealth, we are searching for therapists who are committed to serving our residents with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your therapy career through annual merit increases, career growth programs, preceptorship, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

• Annual merit increases
• Relocation opportunities
• Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources

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

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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