Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), PRN, Acute

Lifepoint Health®; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support a supervising therapist in delivering patient-centered care at our Clyde, NC site. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and families.

This role requires an Associate degree and licensure as a PTA in the state of employment, plus BLS certification. Strong communication, critical thinking, and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Graduate of a program in discipline required.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan and communicates progress to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning and information regarding adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

Associate's degree

Graduate of a Program in Discipline

Job description

Reports to:

Director of Physical Therapy/Supervising Physical Therapist.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Education:

Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

Licenses:

Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of employment.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary. Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist. Documents services provided and patient response/progress. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Non-Essential Functions

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.