Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Physical Therapy

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Treat patients referred for Physical Therapy services. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Recognize, select and utilize effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patient

• Develop and modify goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the physical therapist

• Deliver various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively

• Delegate and monitor aspects of care to appropriate PT personnel

• Coordinate the delivery of physical therapy services

• Document services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately

• Actively participate in the education of self, patient and others

• Accurately record and submit patient related charges for patient billing and departmental productivity

• Efficiently utilize resources of human, equipment and supplies

• Authorized to have access to medications within their scope of practice

• Cross train in other settings to provide coverage as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an CAPTE accredited academic institution required

• Current North Carolina license to practice physical therapy required

• BLS certification required

Work Experience: 

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Good written and verbal ability

• Exercises good judgment and problem-solving skills and effectively works in a team-oriented environment

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and integration of factors involved in patient care such that clinicians are considered a resource to others in the department

• Meets the clinical challenges of the complex patient

• Promotes performance improvement to improve the quality of clinical services

• Participates in clinical education and training

• Interacts with other clinicians and/or professional organizations such that the clinician remains aware of current professional issues

• Encourages staff development

• Pursues clinical growth

• Demonstrates respect in all communication

• Problem solves in an ethical and effective manner

• Provides clinical service in accordance with CFVH/CFVRC values

• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork

• Assists with project and program development while maintaining patient caseload

• All clinical staff serving both inpatient and outpatient areas must attend evacuation training

• All clinical staff must be oriented to restraint, seclusion and safety devices

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status

• Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care

• Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequently

• Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment

Required Licenses and Certifications

LPTA - NC Board Physical Therapy Examiners

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity