Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient Ortho - Atrium Health Physical Therapy Gastonia

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Gastonia, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant position in an outpatient orthopedic setting at Atrium Health Physical Therapy in Gastonia. The role involves assessing and documenting patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, and providing direct patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist. The position requires strong clinical reasoning, communication skills, and the ability to perform various physical tasks related to patient care and mobility.

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.
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication.
Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.

Nice To Haves

Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.

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

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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