Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Advocate Health • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements the treatment plan established by a physical therapist, collaborates with the physical therapist to modify treatment as a patient’s status changes, and applies modalities under the physical therapist’s direction. The role also includes educating patients and families about deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, and helping maintain a clean and orderly department. Coverage may be required throughout Advocate Health facilities according to clinical competencies.

This PRN role supports weekend and holiday coverage in the acute care department. Hours are typically 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with the current rotation approximately every six weeks; the rotation may change based on staffing.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Applicable state license for Physical Therapy Assistant.
• BLS certification per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan according to the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
• Collaborate with the physical therapist to modify treatment as the patient’s status changes.
• Apply modalities under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Provide and document patient and family education about deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques.
• Share responsibility for maintaining a clean and orderly department.
• Provide coverage as needed throughout Advocate Health facilities in accordance with clinical competencies.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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