Licensed Physical Therapy Asst Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC, provides patient care assessments and treatments, collaborates with healthcare team members, and mentors therapists, assistants, technicians, and students. This full-time role requires an Associate Degree from an accredited program and a current NC Physical Therapist Assistant license. The position involves standing for most of the day, assisting with patient mobility, and occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Job Description
Licensed Physical Therapy Asst Job ID:
174088
Location:
Kinston, NC
Facility/Division:
UNC Lenoir Health Care
Status:
Full Time
Shift:
Day Job Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
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.
LENOIR Other information:
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. 01.7370.3600
Job Details Legal Employer:
Lenoir Health Entity:
UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit:
Physical Therapy 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
