What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant I (PTA) - Physical Therapy - PRN position at Vidant Health?
Job Description
ECU Health
About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.
Ahoskie, NC is ideally located an hour from the Norfolk / Virginia Beach area and two hours from Raleigh, Richmond, Williamsburg, and the beautiful Outer Banks of NC. Ahoskie offers a moderate cost of living, a strong sense of community, and a temperate climate and location to support a variety of year round outdoor activities, such as boating, kayaking, hunting, fishing, hiking, and golf.
Position Summary
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provide direct patient care by offering appropriate treatments according to age and condition. As a PTA, you will actively seek to improve knowledge and skills of self and others, provide appropriate leadership, and meet clinical productivity standards and competency requirements. Will also be involved in team dynamics and participate in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduation with Associate Degree as Physical Therapist Assistant from an APTA accredited school or higher
- Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiner
- 3 years or less of licensure
Preferred :
Other Information
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.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact :
Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email : [email protected]
