Physical Therapist Assistant l - Outpatient - Atrium Health Physical Therapy Poplar Tent - FT

American Addiction Centers•Concord, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant position based in the Outpatient Rehabilitation department at Atrium Health Physical Therapy Poplar Tent. The role involves assessing and documenting patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, acting as a patient advocate, and performing clinical assessments and patient care activities. The PTA will evaluate the effectiveness of therapy interventions, identify patient/family strengths and needs, and communicate patient information while thoroughly documenting actions and care plans. The position requires working in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Requirements

Associates Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) required.
Applicable state PTA license required.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.

Responsibilities

Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.
Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.
Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
Demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program