Senior Physical Therapy Assistant: Patient Care & Education

ECU Health; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role includes performing treatments, documenting accurately, and collaborating with the PT and other health care professionals.

You will participate in quality improvement activities, delegate tasks to PT technicians, and educate patients and staff. Orientation and special projects may also be part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with two years or more formal training for PTA.
• Must specify Physical Therapist Assistant credential.
• North Carolina PT licensure/board registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Perform treatment and communicate with supervising PT and other health care professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and ensure proper documentation.
• Delegate tasks to PT technicians and supervise them as appropriate.
• Educate patients, peers, students and community members; assist with orientation.
• Assist with or lead special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Supervisory interaction

Education

High School + PTA training

Physical Therapist Assistant licensure (NC)

Job description

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role includes performing treatments, documenting accurately, and collaborating with the PT and other health care professionals.

You will participate in quality improvement activities, delegate tasks to PT technicians, and educate patients and staff. Orientation and special projects may also be part of the responsibilities.