Physical Therapy Asst- Inpatient Rehab

CarolinaEast • New Bern, NC

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for carrying out a treatment program as outlined by a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant's role is to collaborate with the Physical Therapist in implementing a program that promotes maximum functional mobility and provides quality rehabilitative services. The Physical Therapist Assistant plays an integral role in the healthcare team while contributing skilled services and acting as a resource for other clinical staff. All duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with empathy and compassion toward patients and their families, as well as toward co-workers.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the state of North Carolina.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the patient’s age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a treatment program as outlined by a Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with the Physical Therapist in implementing a program that promotes maximum functional mobility and provides quality rehabilitative services.
• Act as a resource for other clinical staff.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus of $10,000.00 for qualified, full time candidates
• Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines
• Robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff.

What This Job Offers

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