Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - HCMH Inpatient Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - HCMH Inpatient Therapy
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Hugh Chatham Health Inpatient Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Hugh Chatham Health is a notforprofit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality convenient health care to residents of the Yadkin Valley and Foothills region of North Carolina and parts of southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 900 team members Hugh Chatham includes a medical group with 29 clinic locations spanning six counties.
MondayFriday 8:00am3:00pm.
Primary location: 180 Parkwood Drive Elkin NC (opportunity to float to Home Health if desired)
Carries out treatment implementation and documentation of client status for patients under the direction of the registered physical therapist.
Education and Formal Training: Graduate of a twoyear collegelevel program approved by the American PT Association and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted approved or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service. Licensed as a physical therapy assistant in North Carolina.
EXTENDED TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERED FOR NEW GRADUATES!
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:Maintains a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact sensitivity sound judgement and a professional attitude when relating with patients families and coworkers at all times. Actively functions as a patient advocate. Must have thorough knowledge of all necessary patient assessment techniques treatment techniques and the operation and maintenance of all unit specific equipment. CPR certification is required along with general knowledge of fire safety disaster and infection control policies and procedures. Demonstrates an ability to respond to changing workloads and performs in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations when time is critical.
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Employment Type
Full Time
