Physical Therapy Assistant

Company: North Carolina Physical Therapy
Location: Cary
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

North Carolina Physical Therapy is an outpatient clinic that also provides in-home appointments to the Triangle community. We are looking for 1-2 PTAs to join us as we continue to grow. We specialize in Oncology Rehabilitation and Lymphedema Therapy, so we see a variety of impairments (orthopedic, vestibular, neurologic, cardiovascular), and a majority of our caseload is lymphedema/vascular edema/lipedema. Because of that, we will require the employees to become Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLT) after the probationary period.We are looking for individuals that are:* great communicators and have a team approach towards patient care* kind and respectful* patient and understanding* take direction well and can also take initiative* have upstanding character and integrityJob requirements include:* provides excellent patient care, going above standard practice so patients can maximize functional mobility and improve their quality of life* performs appropriate therapeutic interventions in accordance with the POC* educates the patient/caregiver of the anatomy/physiology/pathophysiology of current presentation and purpose of interventions* assists the DPT with the patient's continuity of care* develops safe and effective home management program for each patient* contributes to community resources and provides outreach* stays up to date on current level of evidence by attending continuing education courses and conferences, reading journal articles, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations* completes documentation in a timely manner* participates in networking and marketingNCPT provides 1-hour, 1-on-1 appointments, no double booking. We strive for a good work-life balance, allowing employees to have paid lunch/documentation time with a flexible work schedule. This job will require some travel to patients' houses, which will be compensated with a travel bonus. We encourage professional development and will provide a continuing education stipend yearly. Other bonuses available.New Grads Welcome!Job Type: Full-timePay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k) matching* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Referral programSchedule:* Day shift* Monday to Friday* Self-determined scheduleSupplemental Pay:* Bonus pay* Commission pay* Signing bonusCOVID-19 considerations:At this time we require employees to be vaccinated and wear a mask while performing patient care.Ability to commute/relocate:* Cary, NC 27511: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Education:* Associate (Required)License/Certification:* Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)* CPR Certification (Required)Work Location: One location

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