Physical Therapist Assistant II - Inpatient/Acute Care - Atrium Health Greater Charlotte Float- FT

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Certification / Licensure

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• Maintains continuing education requirements in accordance with applicable state professional standards

Work Experience

• Not specified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate computer proficiency
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to perform basic office functions
• Compliance with HIPAA requirements and appropriate handling of protected health information
• Completion of all required competency assessments related to patient care and site standards

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
• Ability to lift:
• Up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
• Up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
• Carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for reasonable distances
• Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs. of force
• Ability to assist with patient transfers using a second person or appropriate equipment
• Repetitive hand use for grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation
• Functional sensory abilities for effective communication and demonstration of activities
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, electrical, and chemical hazards; ability to wear PPE as required
• May require travel
• Primarily indoor work environment with occasional outdoor exposure
• Operates equipment necessary to perform job duties

Preferred Job Requirements

• None specified

Certification / Licensure

• None specified

Experience

• None specified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• None specified

Disclaimer

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by leadership.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

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• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
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• Incentive pay for select positions
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• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
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• Paid Time Off programs
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• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
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• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
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• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
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• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
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Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.