Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician and under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Provides individualized skilled care as indicated. Assists staff Physical Therapists with patient treatments. Administers physical therapy treatment in the home (per physician orders) within scope of practice. Assists patients in use of prosthetic, orthotics, and assistive devices and with transfers and bed mobility. Position is based in Kenansville, N.C.

Minimum Requirements

Licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant by the N.C. Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Zero to two years related experience

Must maintain a valid North Carolina drivers license or be licensed in the state of residence and maintain the hospital required insurance limits.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Associate Degree- or higher.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

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