Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Acute

Lifepoint Health®; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance for higher ed and认证

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. You will assist in patient care, support therapists, and help implement treatment plans in an acute care/outpatient setting.

Must be a graduate of an approved PTA program with NC licensure; BLS required within 30 days; ACLS/PALS within six months. Experience preferred; ASLS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program and NC licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• ASLS certification preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports therapist in assessing patient condition and planning treatment programs.
• Assists with therapeutic procedures under therapist supervision.
• Assists in exercise instruction, patient evaluation and testing.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant program graduate (PTA)

NC Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (within 30 days)

ACLS within 6 months

PALS within 6 months

ASLS certification preferred

1 year experience preferred

Job description

Schedule: Full Time/ Days/ Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters Harris Regional Hospital 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 Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) 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

Join our dedicated rehabilitation team at Harris Regional, an 86-bed facility offering a full range of services including general surgery, women's care, intensive care, and emergency services. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care, continuously seeking ways to enhance the patient and family experience. We work closely with all providers and caregivers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve.

How You'll Contribute

An Acute Care and/or Outpatient Rehab Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) 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.

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.

What We Offer

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.

More about Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

"Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital 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.