Description
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UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.
Summary:
The Physical Therapy Technician/Administrative Assistant provides selected training and a variety of physical therapy treatments to patients under the direct supervision of a LPT or LPTA. This position also provides clerical and organizational support tasks for the department and serves as administrative assistant for department manager.
Responsibilities:
1. Implements assigned aspects of the treatment plan.
2. Participates in the evaluation of the treatment plan
3. When determined competent, performs all physical therapy procedures approved for the position, and as detailed in the position’s Skills Checklist. Includes, but not limited to.
4. Sets up and/or maintains equipment and work areas.
5. Communicates with patients or their representatives.
6. Demonstrates knowledge and shill necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of the patients served.
7. Communicates with team members, and other care providers regarding physical therapy.
8. Provides oversight and guidance to new non-licensed personnel.
9. Performs administrative assistant duties, as needed.
Other information:
1. BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
2. Proficient in keyboard operations and basic computer applications.
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Inpatient Therapy NGH
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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