Outpatient Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

  • UNC Health Care Systems
  • Kinston, North Carolina
  • Full Time

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

Job ID: 484237819
Originally Posted on: 7/6/2025

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