Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant- Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Treat patients referred for Physical Therapy services. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an CAPTE accredited academic institution required
Current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy required
BLS certification required
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Strong interpersonal skills
Good written and verbal ability
Exercises good judgment and problem-solving skills and effectively works in a team-oriented environment
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and integration of factors involved in patient care such that clinicians are considered a resource to others in the department
Meets the clinical challenges of the complex patient
Promotes performance improvement to improve the quality of clinical services
Participates in clinical education and training
Interacts with other clinicians and/or professional organizations such that the clinician remains aware of current professional issues
Encourages staff development
Pursues clinical growth
Demonstrates respect in all communication
Problem solves in an ethical and effective manner
Provides clinical service in accordance with CFVH/CFVRC values
Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork
Assists with project and program development while maintaining patient caseload
All clinical staff serving both inpatient and outpatient areas must attend evacuation training
All 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 utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care
Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequently
Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment
LPTA - NC Board Physical Therapy Examiners

Responsibilities

Recognize, select and utilize effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patient
Develop and modify goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the physical therapist
Deliver various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively
Delegate and monitor aspects of care to appropriate PT personnel
Coordinate the delivery of physical therapy services
Document services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately
Actively participate in the education of self, patient and others
Accurately record and submit patient related charges for patient billing and departmental productivity
Efficiently utilize resources of human, equipment and supplies
Authorized to have access to medications within their scope of practice
Cross train in other settings to provide coverage as needed
Other duties as assigned