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EmergeOrtho-Lenoir NC
Physical Therapist Assistant-Outpatient Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics
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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
EmergeOrtho, the largest group of orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists and occupational therapists in North Carolina, is seeking a skilled and dynamic physical therapist assistant for its outpatient sports medicine and orthopaedic clinic in Lenoir, NC. EmergeOrtho is committed to providing the highest quality patient care and a stimulating and enjoyable work environment. We are offering a highly competitive salary, achievable monthly bonuses, full benefits, extensive continuing education opportunities and, most importantly, the time with each patient necessary to provide the best treatment possible. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited PTA School State of North Carolina physical therapist assistant license Current CPR certification Comfortable using email, internet applications, and practice management software Strong customer orientation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Responsibilities Identify and help patients meet their goals Help improve patients' motion and mobility Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions Promote patients' healthy lifestyle through education and by improving strength, flexibility, balance and coordination Collaborate with EmergeOrtho physicians, physician assistants, occupational therapists and other providers Document patient care Continue to learn and grow as a physical therapist assistant Focus on and enjoy being the best physical therapist assistant you can be From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast, EmergeOrtho provides world-class, comprehensive and compassionate orthopaedic care at 45 locations across North Carolina. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 5th in the country, EmergeOrtho's provider team includes over 250 physical and hand therapy providers.