Senior Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant- Full Time Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Physical Therapy team. The PTA will collaborate with the physical therapist, develop and adjust treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions to patients referred for therapy services.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in PTA, an active NC PTA license, and at least two years of PTA experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy.
• 2 years of PTA experienceRequired.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on patient age.
• Develops and modifies goals and treatment plans with the supervising PT.
• Delivers various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively.
• Documents services clearly, concisely, and accurately for billing and records.
• Works as an administrative and clinical resource within departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

NC PTA license

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentPhysical TherapyJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryTreats patients referred for Physical Therapy services. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patientDevelops and modifies goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the physical therapistDelivers various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectivelyDelegates and monitors aspects of care to appropriate PT personnelCoordinates the delivery of physical therapy servicesDocuments services delivered clearly, concisely, and accuratelyAccurately records and submits patient related charges for patient billing and departmental productivityEfficiently utilizes resources of human, equipment and suppliesAuthorized to have access to medications within their scope of practiceServes as an administrative and clinical resource to all inter and intra-departmental personnelServes as a Clinical Instructor for physical therapy assistant studentsOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an APTA accredited academic institutionCurrent North Carolina license to practice physical therapyWork Experience:2 years of experience as a PTA requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageAbility to effectively apply knowledge and skills learnedEffective problem solving skillsStrong interpersonal skills which requires the ability to quickly assess situations and appropriately respond in a timely mannerAbility to understand roles as defined and work within a Team-oriented environmentPhysical Requirements:Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient statusAbility to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering careAbility to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and compositionAbility to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequentlyAbility to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipmentRequired Licenses and CertificationsLPTA - NC Board Physical Therapy ExaminersCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity