Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Facility type: LTC/SNF Location: Asheville, NC 28804 Duration: 13 Weeks Contract With Possible Extension Shift Timings: 8:00am – 4:30pm Pay Rate: $42/hr on W2 Pay Period: Weekly

Job Description:

• To apply physical therapy assistant procedures and modalities to patients to assist patients to achieve functional goals under the direction of qualified physical therapists.
• To follow established procedures pertaining to maintenance, adjustment, assembly and disassembly of physical therapy equipment.
• To perform procedures related to patient treatment and documentation in medical records.
• To assist with transfer of patients related to therapeutic exercise and physical therapy procedures, and to be responsible for the safety and care of patients assigned by a physical therapist or medical staff.
• The patient population includes a combination of physical disabilities, ventilator dependent, and those with mental health diagnoses.
• Come explore this opportunity to work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team.