Physical Therapy Assistant / Acute PT,OT,ST Therapies / PRN / Day

Job Description

Summary of Performance Expectations. Under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, implements physical therapy treatments. Coordinates treatment with interdisciplinary team and helps to maximize patient outcomes. Provides clinical information to the Licensed Physical Therapist regarding patient response to treatment and the need for adjustments to the treatment plan. Education and Credentials: Required Completion of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants. Current NC PTA license or licensure from a compact state. BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment date. Preferred Work Experience: Required No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date. Preferred One-year experience

About Us

About Catawba Valley Medical Center COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY As the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home. Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time. At A Glance:

• Region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women's Choice Award winner for America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available. One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5572
• Job Category Allied Health
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC, 28602, US