Physical Therapy Assistant
This is a repost and previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply
Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for a Physical Therapy Assistantto join our team. This position provides physical therapy treatment to patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The treatments assist patients in attaining maximum restorative function, comfort, and well- being while considering the diagnostic and physical limitations of the patient.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Provide gait and transfer training for patients in the Physical Therapy dept. and on the unit as needed using a variety of assistive devices.
- Monitor and progress weight bearing status, endurance, technique, and skill level
- Implement active, therapeutic and assistive exercise
- Set up programs of PROM with unit CNAs
- Set up home exercise programs
- Utilize appropriate equipment (prosthetics, assistive devices, exercise equipment)
- Prevention of contractures, and postural correction
- Fall risk reduction education to both patients and staff
- Applies electrical, thermal and cryotherapy modalities as ordered by the physical therapist.
- Maintain communication with physical therapist regarding patient treatment, goals and safety concerns.
- Maintain accurate patient information.
- Fax schedules to all units and call each unit every hour to ensure the patient visit occurs.
- Effectively describes and documents patient’s response to PT treatment, their performance, problems, and progress and the plan to address issues; also report progress towards goals set on the assessment
- Uses universal precautions including hand washing /hand sanitizers for staff and patients. Completes regularly scheduled cleaning of dept. equipment in accordance with guidelines.
- Maintains supplies and monitors the department’s supplies and assist in placing orders as necessary (linens, water, band aids, etc.)
The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, flexibility is required for training purposes and to meet hospital needs. Salary Grade: MH10
Recruitment Range: $44,588 - $66,881
Position: 60045011
Exam Plan:24-11080To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the "Work Experience" section of your NC State application form. Any information listed under the text resume section; Additional Information or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess the following:
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of North Carolina
Management prefers candidates with the following;- Considerable knowledge of physical therapy principles, techniques, methods, modality and their proper application.
- Ability to instruct and supervise subordinate staff members, student interns, and other medical personnel in physical therapy methods and techniques.
- Ability to teach physical therapy treatments to patients and patients' families.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. - Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of North Carolina
Special Condition for Continued Employment;- Annual Physical Therapy Competencies- completed in the first quarter of each year and include goniometer skills; use of gait belt; A/PROM; assistive equipment adjustment; demonstrate safe techniques and education with multi-surface transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, lifts, weight and other machine; express knowledge and skills in therapeutic exercise; demonstrate manual therapy techniques and thermal agent modalities-use and purpose; expected communication to PT regarding treatment plan, goals and documentation; patient safety; and age specific competencies.
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About the Facility: Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.
About the Department of Health and Human Services The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation and BenefitsThe state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website (Link -
NC OSHR: Benefits) for State Benefits.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the
NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Broughton Hospital HR.