Physical Therapist Assistant-Full Time- Days-Central Harnett Hospital

Cape Fear Valley Health

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant treats patients referred for physical therapy services and works as an effective team member, contributing work efforts toward improving the quality of patient care. The position is based at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, North Carolina, and works days. The assistant collaborates with physical therapists to develop and modify goals and treatment plans, delivers therapeutic interventions, coordinates services, documents care, and supports patient and staff education. The role also includes recording patient-related charges, using departmental resources efficiently, cross-training in other settings as needed, and performing other assigned duties. The position has access to medications within the scope of practice.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from a CAPTE-accredited academic institution.
Current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy; the required license is LPTA - NC Board Physical Therapy Examiners.
Current BLS certification.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Strong interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication ability.
Good judgment and problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Comprehensive knowledge and integration of factors involved in patient care, including ability to serve as a resource to others in the department.
Ability to meet clinical challenges of complex patients.
Ability to promote performance improvement, participate in clinical education and training, stay aware of current professional issues, encourage staff development, and pursue clinical growth.
Respectful communication; ethical and effective problem-solving; flexibility and teamwork; and provision of clinical services in accordance with CFVH/CFVRC values.
Clinical staff serving inpatient and outpatient areas must attend evacuation training; clinical staff must be oriented to restraint, seclusion, and safety devices.
Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status.
Ability to use proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care, transfer and transport patients of varying 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 patient 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 delivery of physical therapy services.
Document services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately.
Participate in education of self, patients, and others.
Record and submit patient-related charges for billing and departmental productivity.
Use human, equipment, and supply resources efficiently.
Cross-train in other settings to provide coverage as needed.
Contribute to project and program development while maintaining a patient caseload.
Perform other duties as assigned.