Physical Therapist Assistant

EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited PTA program
• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in North Carolina
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
• Current CPR Certification
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Measure the patients motor function
• Record strength and muscle performance
• Assist physical therapists in developing treatment plans
• Observe patients and write progress reports
• Evaluate the capability of patients to function independently
• Assist patients in carrying out specific exercises
• Treat patients with varieties of techniques, like stretching and massage
• Help patients with equipment and devices, like walkers
• Use and care for braces or prostheses (artificial body parts)
• Use electrical stimulation and ultrasound
• Educate patients on how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle and improve mobility
• Teach the patients and their family members what to do at home after treatment
  • Ensures timely communication of patient needs, concerns to physical therapist for appropriate change in the patients plan of care
  • Maintains compliance with infection control policies and procedures
  • Performs patient education when appropriate including oral and written education related to diagnosis, procedures, and/or medications
  • Ensures all documentation accurately reflects the patient encounter and plan of care

Other

• Follows all applicable department and practice policies and procedures
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA privacy and confidentiality guidelines established by the practice
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
• Computer input of patient information
• Participates in mandatory staff functions as directed by manager/team lead
• Performs all other tasks and projects delegated or assigned by manager
• Maintains a pleasant and cooperative demeanor while performing all duties
• Maintains compliance with continuing education requirements to maintain current certifications, licensure, etc.
• Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.