Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Kinston, NCFull-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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UNC Health Care is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. The Staff Physical Therapists Assistant provides patient care assessment and treatment. They identify, plan, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease/prevent deformity. This role is responsible for mentoring Therapists, Assistants, Technicians, and Students, and collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians to deliver high-quality care. The assistant also participates in CQI activities and facilitates excellent customer service.
Key focus areas include Provide patient assessment, care, and information, Address concerns and complaints from patients and families, and Promote coordination of care with physicians and other healthcare team members.
Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In Physical Therapist Assistant Program and Physical Therapist Assistant License Or Equivalent. Important skills include Analytical Abilities, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, and Communication Skills.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Staff Physical Therapists Assistant provides patient care assessment and treatment. Identify, plan, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease/ prevent deformity. Responsible for mentoring Therapists, Assistants, Technicians, and Students. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi-disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
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. Promote hospital and department.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
None
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Current NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligible.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
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 REQUIREMENT
Standing for most of the day lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Ip Rehab Facility
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: LENOIR MEM
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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