PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence for Residents

Maggie Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center; Maggie Valley (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) & FSA

PTO

Career growth

Daily pay

Job summary

Maggie Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Maggie Valley, NC is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team and deliver hands-on care to residents.

Under the supervision of a licensed PT, you will implement treatment plans, supervise exercises, assist with mobility, educate residents and families, and maintain thorough records for quality care and seamless care transitions.

Qualifications

• Active unencumbered licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in North Carolina.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services to residents under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising PT to help residents achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, and other prescribed interventions to restore function and reduce pain.
• Assist residents with mobility training, transfers, balance activities, and therapeutic modalities such as heat, cold, and electrical stimulation.
• Train residents on the use of assistive devices, including walkers, canes, crutches, and wheelchairs, to promote safe mobility.
• Explains procedures and treatments to gain residents’ cooperation and allay apprehension.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate observations and treatment outcomes to the supervising PT.
• Maintains residents’ medical records with thorough documentation of treatments provided, progress notes, and response to therapy.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and successful achievement of rehabilitation goals.
• Educate residents and their families on home exercise programs, safety precautions, and strategies to maintain progress after discharge.
• Observes emotional stability of residents, expresses interest in their progress, and prepares them for continuing care after discharge.
• Perform other duties as required to provide exceptional care to each resident.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

Job description

Maggie Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Maggie Valley, NC is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team and deliver hands-on care to residents.

Under the supervision of a licensed PT, you will implement treatment plans, supervise exercises, assist with mobility, educate residents and families, and maintain thorough records for quality care and seamless care transitions.