Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Lifepoint Health®; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & leave programs

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Harris Regional Hospital is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team as a full-time PTA. You will support therapists, assist with procedures, and help guide patient exercise and evaluation in an acute care/outpatient setting.

The position requires an NC-licensed PTA with BLS; ACLS/PALS within six months. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, PTO, tuition support, 401(k) matching, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program and possess an NC Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports therapist in assessing the condition of patients, planning treatment programs, preparing treatment schedules and keeping records on the progress of treatment.
• Assists with therapeutic procedures or administering procedures under a therapist's supervision.
• Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration, patient evaluation and testing.

Skills

Exercise instruction

Patient evaluation

Therapy procedures

Education

PTA degree

NC PTA license

Job description

Schedule: Full Time/ Days/ Rotating Weekends

Your Experience MattersHarris Regional is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

How you\'ll contribute

An Acute Care and/or Outpatient Rehab Physical Therapist Assistant who excels in this role:

Supports therapist in assessing the condition of patients, planning treatment programs, preparing treatment schedules and keeping records on the progress of treatment.

Assists with therapeutic procedures or administering procedures under a therapist\'s supervision.

Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration, patient evaluation and testing.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We\'re Looking For

Must be a graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program and possess an NC Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

More About Harris Regional

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women\'s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

"Harris Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.