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Physical Therapist Assistant
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$59,846 / year median in North Carolina
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Physical Therapist Assistant Location:
Charlotte North Carolina 28262
Duration:
13
Weeks Shift:
8hr Day Shift
•40
Shift Information:
830-5pm Monday thru Friday Clinical Interviewing
•No
•
Manager Interview On Call, Call Back Requirements:
No call
Weekend Rotation:
None Holiday Requirements:
Holiday rotation
Floating Requirements:
Will mostly cover Northern Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Morrisville, Salsbury
•Start Date
•Oct 12th
•
About Facility:
Home Health Radius rule: Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
Department Information:
6 visits a day There is not a max mileage to drive. The average is approximately 60-80 miles a day. Mileage is reimbursed weekly.
Minimum Years of Experience required:
1 year Home Health Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes, if seasoned to home health Will mostly cover
Northern Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Morrisville, Salsbury Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
Chronic diseases, Orthopedics/Ortho Surgery including total hips/knees, falls, weaknesses, CHF, COPD, occasionally stroke patients
Required License, National Certification, Certs:
Driver's License and proof of
Insurance PTA:
BLS, NC State License Skills required:
PTA:
Gait training, balance training, non-pharmaceutical pain management, help facilitate plan of care to get patient to highest level of functioning in the most efficient way, good communication with PT and clinical team, recognizing signs and symptoms to prevent readmissions HCHB experience required for all specialties Support within the
Department:
Departmental leadership
Schedular Clinical Manager Clinical Supervisor Peers/Clinical Team Technology/Equipment:
EPIC Rover view only Focura
•will upload discharge instructions and other important docs such as wound pictures Samsung note 9 phones HCHB Homecare Homebase required Orientation (facility and unit): NEO 5 days orientation
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation none No call No major holidays
RTO:
Manager approval Schedule cycle: every 13 weeks Other notes:
Scrub Color:
Grey Parking:
Department Culture:
Team environment #PHYTH1 Why TalentBurst? At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth. Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings