Job Information
UNC Health Care Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in Kinston, North Carolina
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
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.
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.
•EDUCATION
oAssociate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
•EXPERIENCE
oNone
•LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
oCurrent NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligible.
•OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
oAnalytical 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
oExposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.
•PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
oStanding for most of the day lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.
•AGE SPECIFIC SERVED
oNewbornX_ InfantX_ ChildX_ AdolescentX AdultX_ GeriatricX__
Job Details
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Work Schedule: Weekend
Location of Job: LENOIR MEM
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not Applicable
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.