Physical Therapist Assistant

Company Overview: At Grace Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and providing a supportive work environment for our team members. Our mission is to enhance the lives of every patient and resident we serve.

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year, based on experience.

Job Description: As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will play a vital role in treating patients with musculoskeletal, cardio-pulmonary, and neurological dysfunctions. You will work collaboratively with the rehab team to provide departmental support for continual improvement and excellent patient outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

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• Valid physical therapy assistant license in North Carolina\
• Must be in good standing with the State Physical Therapy Board\
• Current CPR BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)\
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills\
• Effective verbal and written communication skills\
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team\
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care\
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development\
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher preferred\
• Bachelor's degree in related field may be beneficial for career advancement\
• Social media savvy and can effectively use technology\
• English fluency required; bilingualism beneficial\
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration experience\
• Prior healthcare experience an asset\
• Familiarity with industry software and systems valuable\
• Motivation to take initiative and learn new concepts quickly\
• Friendly demeanor with strong interpersonal skills\
• Time management and organization skills\
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines\
• Punctuality, attendance and reliability\
• Strong conflict resolution skills\
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information\
• Trained crisis management and calm under pressure\
• Fine motor control and hand-eye coordination essential\
• Computer literacy and expertise in digital applications\
• Maintains effective working relationships and utilizes appropriate communication channels\
• Expertise with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook\
• Proficient with data entry systems such as electronic medical records (EMRs) \
• Fully competent with Microsoft office suite\
• Fluently speak one language other than English highly valued\
• Experience using web-based platforms for online meeting \
• Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare regulations\
• Patient education and counseling experience valuable\
• Leadership and supervisory skills desirable\
• Technical writing and content creation skills necessary\
• Aptitude for patient relations and customer service\
• Educational background in human resources, training and development a plus\
• Prefer individuals who have completed certification courses in areas relevant to your job function.\
• Special certifications and licenses beneficial but not required\
• Patience and empathy when interacting with patients and colleagues alike\
• Background check required prior to hire\
• Travel to remote locations or between multiple offices occasionally\
• Must pass regular mandatory compliance training\
• Employee assistance program access offered upon request\
• Ongoing continuing education opportunities provided internally and externally\
• Professional associations participation available\
• Timely completion of all assigned tasks within a moderate deadline frame while upholding quality standards\
• Growing teams guided by inspirational leadership with short notice required\
• Helping clients improve their overall health and wellbeing priority number one\
• Licensed professionals able to utilize advanced equipment needed\
• Discretion when handling confidential employee matters necessary\
• Supports workplace safety and security policies and programs\
• Excellent oral and written communication\
• Reliability, punctuality, accountability, responsibility, professionalism, flexibility, cooperation and documentation accuracy expected\
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply\
• Internal candidates wishing to explore transfer options welcomed\
• Any criminal conviction history may impact candidacy eligibility\
• State licensure requirements must be met and maintained\
• Lifelong learning approach valuable\
• Monthly individual goal setting sessions encouraged\
• Self-motivated self-directed learner always striving to advance professionally\
• Voluntary community service may be supported\
• Positions filled immediately\
• Hiring process subject to changes without notice\
• Hire confirmation notifications sent once processed\
• College students strongly encouraged to apply\
• Remote workers welcome to inquire about hybrid schedules\
• Bilingual employees prioritized\
• Confidentiality protected.\
• Multiple shifts, days, evenings, weekends, holidays may be required.\
• Full-time role with flexible start time possible\
• Evenings, nights, rotating shifts and some travel required\
• Occasional overtime required\
• Flexibility with scheduling and frequent pivots towards diverse roles anticipated\
• Targeted outreach to veteran candidates wanted\
• We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace and seek qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.\
• Beginner friendly employer recognized for offering training and support\
• Quarterly team-building activities organized\
• Home based work setup easy to set up\
• Local job opportunities exist\
• Actively seeking applicant pools from HBCUs\
• Invite recent alumni to participate in the interview process\
• Position best suited for those willing to relocate\
• Unrestricted work visa required unless applying for domestic position\
• Department specific dress code applies\
• Students welcome to apply regardless of student status\
• Perks often provided including transit reimbursement\
• Competitive salary paid weekly guaranteed\
• Alumni hired upon graduation encouraged to mentor students\
• External applicants urged to reply promptly\
• High level positions open for promotion after 12 months of service\
• Housing stipends may be offered where necessary\
• Such requests processed efficiently via company portal\
• Commuter benefits available\
• Rental stipends considered case by case\
• All employees should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19\
• The selected candidate will also have the option to claim relocation assistance.\
• Acceptance of application does not guarantee final selection\
• Higher salaries negotiable for high performers\
• New hires given formal orientation\
• Access to clinical trials initiated in-house also available for patients\
• Progress reports prepared by management on regular basis.\
• Consideration made for family-friendly events like maternity/paternity leave.\
• Liability insurance coverage included for all employees\
• Utility reimbursements possible depending on usage at home\
• Medical plan rates vary greatly depending on market conditions\
• An additional premium could be added for dependents\
• Once you've had an opportunity to get familiar with the workflow and day-to-day responsibilities it becomes second nature\
• No heavy lifting involved\
• Responsible for developing a positive public image for the organization\
• Respond promptly to colleague queries, messages and comments on internal pages\
• Our open door policy means everyone has someone to turn to\
• Learn as much as possible about our operations, services, products and financial situation.\
• Dynamic, ever-changing work environment.\
• Providing accurate, timely and complete reporting to senior leadership deemed crucial\
• Decisions may involve recommendations, consent, or approval from stakeholders\
• 100% non-smoking facility\
• Major decisions may require consensus building with staff and leaders.\
• Following company policies and procedures in adherence to state laws, federal guidelines, and regulatory requirements, quality standard practices applicable to daily routine obligatory.\
• Short term goals reviewed regularly\
• Systematic analysis recommended in assessing issues and scenarios that arise daily.\
• Success measured through increased client satisfaction, heightened productivity, and innovation ideas generated within departments.">