Physical Therapy Assistant

From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina’s premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 60 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 6 th in the country, EmergeOrtho’s medical team includes upwards of 170 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho. Please visit https://emergeortho.com/careers/ for additional information.

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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 patient’s 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.