Physical Therapist Assistant II - 1

Physical Therapist Assistant (S)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Employees in this class assist physical therapists in the administration of a broad variety of physical therapy treatments in a state institution, hospital, or local agency. Employees assist physical therapists in the design and administration of treatment programs. Employees instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities. Patient assignments are made by a supervisor, and employees are expected to exercise some initiative...