Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

BrightSpring Health Services • Wilson, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Adoration Health is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Wilson, North Carolina, to provide care at Wilson Assisted Living. The role is suited to an experienced PTA who is enthusiastic about helping clients build strength and independence. The position involves supporting the Physical Therapist’s treatment plans, providing therapeutic exercises and activities, training patients and people involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting patient progress and status changes. The job offers flexible hours, clinical autonomy, one-on-one patient care, competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive leadership and team environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant training program.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification in the state of practice.
• Current live CPR certification.
• Two-step TB skin test required.
• Proof of auto insurance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy interventions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, including lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
• Ability to perform duties requiring fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking or standing for extended periods.
• Ability to push and pull, bend or stoop, reach, kneel, and position patients frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with independent living, assisted living, geriatric, outpatient, and/or home health settings.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing treatment interventions.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients’ strength, mobility, and function.
• Provide training to individuals and others involved in their rehabilitation, and document training results.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Support individuals’ treatment plans by documenting and reporting status changes to multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and the ability to create your own schedule.
• Clinical autonomy.
• One-on-one patient care.
• Competitive pay.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree