• Outpatient Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

    UNC Health Care (Kinston, NC)


    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.

     

    _This Staff Physical Therapist Assistant will work in the outpatient clinic in the Late Afternoon/Evening hours. Flexible Scheduling. Therapist can choose their own hours, and days that work best for their schedule. But this position will require at least 2 shifts per week (3-hour minimum shift) between the hours of 3-8pm. This position will carry out established treatment plans focusing on improving mobility, increasing strength, and other physical therapy related goals with various populations._

     

    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

    + Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

    EXPERIENCE

    + None

    LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

    + Current NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligible.

    OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    + Analytical 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

    + Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    + Standing for most of the day lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.

    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: Weekdays/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.