PTA: Flexible 1:1 Geriatric Rehab Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Clinical Autonomy

1:1 Patient Care

Competitive Pay

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Leadership & Team Env

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support patients in Wilson, NC, with flexible, full-time hours and a focus on one-to-one care. The role includes assisting the supervising therapist, administering therapeutic exercises, and maintaining patient records in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate has PTA certification, CPR, TB test clearance, and the ability to lift and move patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant training program.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice.
• Current Live CPR Certification
• Two-step TB skin test required
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions
• Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health
• One year preferred
• New grads encouraged to apply
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Physical Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients; strength, mobility and function.
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

1:1 patient care

Flexibility

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Degree from accredited PTA program

Current PTA certification

Job description

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support patients in Wilson, NC, with flexible, full-time hours and a focus on one-to-one care. The role includes assisting the supervising therapist, administering therapeutic exercises, and maintaining patient records in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate has PTA certification, CPR, TB test clearance, and the ability to lift and move patients as needed.