PTA: Hands-On Rehab Pro

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement treatments under a Licensed Physical Therapist and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to maximize patient outcomes.

Requirements include completion of an accredited PTA program and current NC PTA license (or compact state licensure); BCLS must be obtained within three months of employment. No prior experience is required, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Current NC PTA license or licensure from a compact state.
• BCLS for healthcare providers or BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, implements physical therapy treatments.
• Coordinates treatment with interdisciplinary team to maximize patient outcomes.
• Provides clinical information to the Licensed Physical Therapist regarding patient response and need for adjustments.

Education

Accredited PTA program

NC PTA license or compact state licensure

Job description

Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement treatments under a Licensed Physical Therapist and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to maximize patient outcomes.

Requirements include completion of an accredited PTA program and current NC PTA license (or compact state licensure); BCLS must be obtained within three months of employment. No prior experience is required, with on-the-job training provided.