Physical Therapist Assistant

. Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeMatthews • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $36 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.
Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.
Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.

What you’ll need

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical assessmentspatient care activitiesdischarge planningtherapy interventions

Soft Skills

compassionclinical reasoningpatient advocacycommunication

Certifications

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy AssistantPTA licenseBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP)