Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA) PRN Med Surg Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN Med/surg schedule: Flexible hours may include weekend and holiday coverage Shift: 8-hour shifts Your experience matters: Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team: Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you! What we are Looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! Why join us: We believe that investing in the first step to providing excellent patient care. In Addition to your base compensation, this position also offers. · Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. · Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). · Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Position Summary Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function. Essential Functions: Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapists using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary. Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist. Documents services provided and patient response/progress. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Physical Therapist License in state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapists using appropriate modalities.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Benefits

• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees