Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - HCMH Outpatient Therapy - Military veterans preferred

Hugh Chatham Health Outpatient TherapyPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Lymphedema Certification Strongly PreferredHugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient health care to residents of the Yadkin Valley and Foothills region of North Carolina and parts of southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 900 team members, Hugh Chatham includes a medical group with 29 clinic locations spanning six counties.Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.Primary location: 400B Johnson Ridge Medical Park, Elkin, NC 28621Potential Secondary Location: Hugh Chatham Multispecialty Clinic 123 Scenic Outlet Lane, Suite 3, Mt. Airy, NCOpportunity to float to other therapy departments (Home Health/Inpatient/Outpatient-2 locations/Lymphedema/Wound Care)Carries out treatment, implementation and documentation of client status for patients under the direction of the registered physical therapist.Education and Formal Training: Graduate of a two-year college-level program approved by the American PT Association and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted, approved or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service. Licensed as a physical therapy assistant in North Carolina.EXTENDED TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERED FOR NEW GRADUATES!Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Maintains a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgement, and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. Actively functions as a patient advocate. Must have thorough knowledge of all necessary patient assessment techniques, treatment techniques and the operation and maintenance of all unit specific equipment. CPR certification is required along with general knowledge of fire, safety, disaster, and infection control policies and procedures. Demonstrates an ability to respond to changing workloads and performs in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations when time is critical.Email recruitment@hughchatham.org for additional information regarding career opportunities.