Physical Therapist Assistant (Lic)

What We Offer:

Location: Huntersville Medical Center | Huntersville, NC

Department: Acute Care
Hours: PRN | 8am - 4:30pm | Monday - Friday | Weekend & Holiday Rotation

 

Start Your PTA Career Strong—or Take It to the Next Level.
Whether you’re a new graduate ready to make your mark or an experienced therapist looking for a purpose-driven team, this is your chance to grow with one of the region’s most respected healthcare providers. Join a collaborative rehab team where you work directly to support the quality of life for every patient.

 

Why This Role?

• Qualifies for Novant Health’s Career Ladder Program (in which achievements earn elevated pay rates)
• Supportive Team Culture in a Leading Outpatient Rehab Setting

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited PT assistant program, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Appropriate state PT assistant license, required. 

What You'll Do:

• Provides therapy services consistent with licensure under the direction and supervision of a licensed therapist and functions as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Delivers care that is consistent with the physical therapy practice act in the appropriate state and adheres to APTA Code of Ethics.
• Completes routine patient treatments independently while maintaining patient safety. Requires infrequent guidance/mentoring for complex patients.
• Appropriately seeks guidance and assistance when necessary.
• Participates in development of an individualized patient treatment plan.
• Collects patient information/data relative to patient progress toward outcome goals, consistent with licensure, and provides feedback to evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan.
• Demonstrates technical competencies and job knowledge involving unusual or infrequent circumstances. Participates in delegating patient care needs.
• Communicate with patients, families, and visitors in a caring and empathetic way.
• Provides timely and accurate information to all health care team members involved in the care of the patients, both within and outside of the organization.
• Documentation is timely, legible, accurate, consistent with established procedures, and inclusive of treatment, response to interventions, and discharge planning needs as permitted by licensure.