Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Memorial Physician Practices; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in North Carolina. You will play a crucial role in implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and families. An Associate's degree and BLS certification are required, along with a Physical Therapy Assistant license in North Carolina. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; graduate of a program in discipline required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
• Must have Physical Therapy Assistant license in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Monitor patient’s responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the physical therapist.

Skills

Patient care

Treatment plan implementation

Patient communication

Documentation

Education of patients

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Facility Name: Rutherford Regional Health System - Outpatient

Schedule: Full-time

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you will be instrumental in delivering patient care and implementing treatment plans developed by supervising therapists.

How you'll contribute

• Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Monitor patient’s responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Document services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assist with patient discharge planning.
• Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Why join us

In addition to 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

• Education: Associate's degree required; graduate of a program in discipline required.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Licenses: Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of North Carolina.

EEOC Statement

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