Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Full Time- Days- Central Harnett Hospital

Cape Fear Valley Health

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant treats patients referred for physical therapy services and contributes as an effective team member toward improving the quality of patient care. The position is based at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, North Carolina, in the Physical Therapy department, and works a day shift. The assistant develops and modifies goals and treatment plans in collaboration with a physical therapist, delivers therapeutic interventions, coordinates physical therapy services, and documents care and related charges. The role also includes delegating and monitoring appropriate aspects of care, participating in education and performance improvement, efficiently using resources, cross-training to provide coverage, and carrying out other assigned duties. The position requires a current North Carolina license, BLS certification, and an associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from a CAPTE-accredited academic institution. No prior work experience is required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from a CAPTE-accredited academic institution.
Current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy; required license listed as LPTA - NC Board Physical Therapy Examiners.
BLS certification.
No prior work experience required.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Strong interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication ability.
Good judgment and problem-solving skills, including ethical and effective problem solving.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, demonstrate flexibility and teamwork, and communicate respectfully.
Comprehensive knowledge of patient-care factors and ability to meet the clinical challenges of complex patients.
Ability to promote clinical performance improvement, participate in education and training, remain aware of current professional issues, encourage staff development, and pursue clinical growth.
Ability to provide clinical services in accordance with CFVH/CFVRC values.
Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status.
Ability to use proper body mechanics, transfer and transport patients of various body weights and compositions, and frequently stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk.
Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment.

Responsibilities

Recognize, select, and use effective verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the patient's age.
Develop and modify goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the physical therapist.
Deliver therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively.
Delegate and monitor aspects of care to appropriate physical therapy personnel.
Coordinate the delivery of physical therapy services.
Document services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately.
Participate in the education of self, patients, and others.
Record and submit patient-related charges for billing and departmental productivity.
Use human, equipment, and supply resources efficiently.
Access medications within the scope of practice.
Cross-train in other settings to provide coverage as needed.
Participate in clinical education and training, clinical growth, and performance improvement.
Assist with project and program development while maintaining a patient caseload.
Attend evacuation training and receive orientation to restraint, seclusion, and safety devices.
Perform other duties as assigned.