Physical Therapist Assistant (Lic) - Acute Rehab

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Huntersville Medical Center | Huntersville, NC

Department: Acute Care Hours: PRN | 8am - 4:30pm | Monday - Friday | Weekend & Holiday Rotation

Start Your PTA Career Strongor Take It to the Next Level. Whether you're a new graduate ready to make your mark or an experienced therapist looking for a purpose-driven team, this is your chance to grow with one of the region's most respected healthcare providers. Join a collaborative rehab team where you work directly to support the quality of life for every patient.

Why This Role?

• Qualifies for Novant Health's Career Ladder Program (in which achievements earn elevated pay rates)
• Supportive Team Culture in a Leading Outpatient Rehab Setting

What You'll Do

• Provides therapy services consistent with licensure under the direction and supervision of a licensed therapist and functions as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Delivers care that is consistent with the physical therapy practice act in the appropriate state and adheres to APTA Code of Ethics.
• Completes routine patient treatments independently while maintaining patient safety. Requires infrequent guidance/mentoring for complex patients.
• Appropriately seeks guidance and assistance when necessary.
• Participates in development of an individualized patient treatment plan.
• Collects patient information/data relative to patient progress toward outcome goals, consistent with licensure, and provides feedback to evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan.
• Demonstrates technical competencies and job knowledge involving unusual or infrequent circumstances. Participates in delegating patient care needs.
• Communicate with patients, families, and visitors in a caring and empathetic way.
• Provides timely and accurate information to all health care team members involved in the care of the patients, both within and outside of the organization.
• Documentation is timely, legible, accurate, consistent with established procedures, and inclusive of treatment, response to interventions, and discharge planning needs as permitted by licensure.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Graduate from an accredited PT assistant program, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Appropriate state PT assistant license, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.