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UNC Health Care System

Outpatient Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Kinston, NC 28501 · US

About the role

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