PT Outpatient

Outpatient Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

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This Staff Physical Therapist Assistant will work in the outpatient clinic in the late afternoon/evening hours. Flexible scheduling. Therapist can choose their own hours and days that work best for their schedule. But this position will require at least 2 shifts per week (3-hour minimum shift) between the hours of 3-8pm. This position will carry out established treatment plans focusing on improving mobility, increasing strength, and other physical therapy related goals with various populations.

Patients and families: Provide patient assessment, care, and information. Address concerns and complaints. Project a positive image of the departmental and hospital.

Physicians and other healthcare team members: Promote coordination of care. Address concerns and complaints.

Community and Business: Provide education.

Education: Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Experience: None.

Licensing/Registration/Certification: Current NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligible.

Other Skills and Qualifications: Analytical abilities to delegate personnel problem solve with positive solutions. Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions with stated customers and staff members.

Work Environment: Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes, and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.

Physical Requirements: Standing for most of the day, lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.