Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient

Advocate Aurora Health

Lexington, North Carolina, US
Base: $25.30 - $27.95; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Assists with acute care coverage
Performs clinical assessments and evaluations
Trains patients in exercises and ambulation
** Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for their outpatient rehabilitation department in Lexington, North Carolina. The role involves assisting with patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist, requiring relevant qualifications and a state license. **

Job Summary

  • This outpatient position assists with acute care coverage periodically including an occasional weekend on rotational basis.
  • The role involves training patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living while collecting clinical assessment scores.
  • Employees receive day 1 health coverage, up to 25 days of PTO per year, and generous retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for their outpatient rehabilitation department in Lexington, North Carolina. The role involves assisting with patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist, requiring relevant qualifications and a state license. **

Salary

Base: $25.30 - $27.95; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Day 1 health coverage, up to 25 days PTO, 7% employer retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assists with acute care coverage
  • Performs clinical assessments and evaluations
  • Trains patients in exercises and ambulation

Nice-to-have

  • Participates in research protocol development
  • Develops educational materials for patients
  • Engages in staff meetings and committees

Key Requirements

  • Two-year APTA approved Physical Therapy Assistant program
  • Current North Carolina license as Physical Therapy Assistant
  • CPR/BLS certification from American Heart Association

Work Rights

Not specified

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