PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - IRF
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Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters!

About us

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is located in Apex, NC, and is partof Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

At Peak Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services for patients and families. Our state-of-the-art, 52-bed acute rehabilitation facility offers personalized treatment for individuals who are recovering from a severe injury or illness so that each patient feels comfortable and supported throughout their care journey.

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint-venture partnership between Duke Health, WakeMed and Lifepoint Rehabilitation. By combining Lifepoint's rehabilitation expertise with WakeMed's leadership as a nationally recognized health care system and Duke Health's renown as a world-class academic medical center, our hospital brings together the strengths of each partner to make a profound impact on the lives of our patients.

Our programs offer customized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation or orthopedic injury.

As a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required
• Physical Therapy Assistant in the State; Open to New Grads
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

EEOC Statement

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.