Physical Therapist Assistant

Salary: $44,588.00 - $66,881.00 AnnuallyLocation : Burke County, NCJob Type: Permanent Full-TimeJob Number: 24-12154 RDC 60048635Department: Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental CenterOpening Date: 09/24/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJob Class Title: Physical Therapy AssistantPosition Number: 60048635Section: DHHS/JIRDCWork Location: BurkeSalary Grade: MH10Description of WorkThe Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position conducts resident treatments established by a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA position instructs and trains JIRDC staff on patient/resident handling, gait, and mobility as delegated by the Physical TherapistThis instruction is appropriate to the level of the PTA position. The PTA position is also required to complete appropriate documentation and records of work activities in a timely manner.PTA's work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist***Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.***This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.Salary Grade MH10; Recruitment Range $44,588.00 - $66,881.00Position 60048635 - Physical Therapy Department, 1st shift (Typically 7:30a - 4:30p, Monday - Friday with some variation)About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental CenterThe J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville home to the world-renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family. Click here to see what our facility is allabout, then click here for more information about the wonderful area we call Home.You can't match the benefits the State of North Carolina has to offer. Please see below for a list of Benefits: •Medical Insurance•NC Flex Benefits including Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Critical Illness ()•Paid Holidays (12 per year)•Sick Leave -Gain 8 hours per month (In total 12 days per year)•Vacation Leave - Gain 9 hours and 20 minutes per month (Increase in vacation leave each 5 years)•Retirement -defined benefit•401K•Longevity - Bonus pay annually upon 10 years of services, increasing % every 5 yearsIf you want to learn more about what the state has to offer in regard to benefits, please use the following link: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefitsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.Knowledge and application of physical therapy principles. Management Preferences: Prior experience working with adults with intellectual developmental disabilities is preferred but not required to apply to this position.Knowledge and application of physical therapy principles, techniques, methods, modalities, functional anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Ability to provide effective documentation for treatments and follow treatment plan as outlined by the Physical Therapist. Ability to provide instruction to staff and provide in-services on subjects as it relates to Physical Therapy. Ability to perform related duties as required and assigned to the position.Physical Requirements:Occasional lifting greater than 40 lbs., moderate walking, fine motor skills for data entry, visual skills for data entry, adequate balance, and motor skills to assist adult residents in motor activities. Ability to stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push and pull. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of North Carolina.Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities. Supplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at (828) 608-6017. ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care. For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.01 Are you licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of North Carolina? Yes No 02 I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed in the work experience section of the application to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application, and understand resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements. 03 Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity? Company or OSHR Website Employee Referral Professional Association or Industry-specific job board Conference / Career Fair LinkedIn Other Social Media Internet Advertisement TV / Radio Indeed Other General Job Boards Google Other Search Engines 04 Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2018, Facebook, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) Required Question