Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Fulltime Days

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Physical Therapy

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Treats patients referred for Physical Therapy services throughout Cape Fear Valley Health System. Works as an effective team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care as well as departmental and system mission and values.

Must be able to effectively apply knowledge and skills learned. Must have effective problem solving skills. Must have strong interpersonal skills which requires the ability to quickly assess situations and appropriately respond in a timely manner. Must have the ability to understand roles as defined and work within a Team-oriented environment. CPR certified. FIM Credentialing must be obtained within initial 45 days of employment and maintain a current credentialing. A minimal proficiency score of 80% is required for credentialing. Employees are extended three opportunities to pass the credentialing test. All clinical staff serving both inpatient and outpatient areas are required to be trained in Evacuation Training as well as trained in Restraints, Seclusions and Safety Devices. Must be able to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status. Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care. Must be able to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition. Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequently. Must be able to demonstrate proper use of equipment. Must be able to manipulate equipment.

PT - NC Board Physical Therapy Examiners

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity