Physical Therapy Assistant - Nags Head, United States - Vidant Health

Description

Job Description ECU Health About The Outer Banks HospitalThe Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season.

Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

Position Summary Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist through-performing treatment-communicating with the supervising PT and other health care professionals-appropriate documentationParticipates in departmental/team quality improvement activitiesDelegates appropriate tasks to PT technicians and supervisesResponsible for education of self, peers, patients, and students and assists with new employee orientationAssists with or performs special projects.

Minimum Requirements Graduation with Associate Degree as Physical Therapist Assistant from an APTA accredited school.

Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiner is required.3 years or less of licensure is requiredAssociate Degree or higherOther Information This is a full-time position with benefits.

Shift:
Days, 40 hours per week.
AHA BLS is required.

General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information For additional information, please contact:
Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition ConsultantECU Health Talent AcquisitionEmail: [email protected]