Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

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Summary: UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is accepting applications for a full time Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant position. Supporting our Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting, the PTA will provide skilled therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels. This person will collaborate directly with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient-centered care.

The selected candidate will serve as a stakeholder, assisting in the implementation and sustainment of unit based care team models to optimize patient care outcomes and best practices. Excellent time management and communication skills are required for this fast paced environment; clinical experience in acute care is strongly preferred. A strong work ethic and growth oriented mindset are essential characteristics for interested applicants.

Responsibilities: 1. Contributes to various interdisciplinary team meetings to plan for patient needs, discuss family education plans, and discharge plans. 2. Precepts PT technicians or other physical therapist assistants and evaluate the learner's competency per department guidelines. 3. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals. Completes department records for billing and statistics. 4. Instructs physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students. 5. Provides skilled physical therapy treatments to a wide variety of patients. Designs and teach exercise program to meet PT goals. Fits and teaches patient to use ambulatory devices including braces, walkers, canes, crutches safely to negotiate stairs, curbs, and unlevel ground. Teaches patient airway clearance techniques and perform chest PT procedures. Instructs patient and family in home exercises, ambulation, and use of adaptive equipment for discharge. 6. Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services. 7. Quality-Contributes to quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records of patient procedures & progress. Participates in quality improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts in conjunction with the department director

Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the state of North Carolina. BLS Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: