Full-Time Licensed (NC License) Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Full-Time Licensed (NC License) Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Elevation Rehab Durham, NC 27703 Physical Therapist Assistant- Elevation Rehab is an in-house rehabilitation service providing care to Durham Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. Elevation is seeking an in-house Physical Therapist Assistant, Responsible for the ongoing application of therapy programs including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals. Assists in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs beneficial for the enhancement of the resident care. All Elevation therapists report directly to the Director and are held to the standard of upholding the policies and procedures of Elevation Rehab while administering therapy services to serve our community needs.

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Responsibilities:

Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist Contributes to a Physical Therapist effectiveness by identifying patient care issues Documents patient care services by charting in patients records clearly showing need for skilled therapy in a timely manner Reports changes in status or needs to supervising therapist Ability to interact with patients, families, team members, physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve quality patient care

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Requirements:

Associates degree from an Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program Licensed by the State of North Carolina Preferred experience in skilled nursing, assisted living and/or memory care Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications Physical Therapy Assistant Education and Work Experience Experience in assisted living, skilled care or memory care preferred Licensed by the State of North Carolina as a Physical Therapy Assistant. All certifications and licensing upon hire and must maintain current throughout employment. Pay is based per unit, not on an hourly basis.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.00 – $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Schedule:

4×10 5×8 Choose your own hours Ability to

Commute:

Durham, NC 27703 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Durham, NC 27703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person