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Job Summary

Assists in performing patient care responsibilities under the plan and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Essential Functions

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan in accordance to the plan of care established by the physical therapist.

• Collaborates with the physical therapist in modifying treatment as the patient’s status changes.

• Applies modalities under the direction of a physical therapist.

• Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals and therapeutic techniques

• Shares in responsibility for maintenance of a clean and orderly department.

• May be required to provide coverage as needed throughout Atrium Health facilities in accordance with clinical competencies.

Physical Requirements

Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required. NC license for Physical Therapy Assistant required. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.