LifePoint Health - Clyde, NC
posted 19 days ago
Full-time
Clyde, NC
Hospitals
About the position
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) role at LifePoint Health involves supporting therapists in assessing patients' conditions, planning treatment programs, and maintaining treatment records. The PTA will assist in therapeutic procedures and exercise instruction under the supervision of a licensed therapist, contributing to the overall rehabilitation process for patients.
Responsibilities
- Support therapists in assessing patient conditions and planning treatment programs.
- Prepare treatment schedules and maintain records on patient progress.
- Assist with therapeutic procedures under the supervision of a therapist.
- Provide exercise instruction and demonstration to patients.
- Conduct patient evaluations and testing.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment are required.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in North Carolina.
Nice-to-haves
- Recommended affiliation with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
