Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant – Pediatric and Geriatric

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,947 - 57,266; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant at In Motion Physical Therapy, Chesapeake Square, to provide skilled interventions and document progress. The role supports pediatric through geriatric patients, coordinating with a Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring productivity, and assisting with student clinical experiences while adhering to safety and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Pediatric care

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant at In Motion Physical Therapy, Chesapeake Square, to provide skilled interventions and document progress. The role supports pediatric through geriatric patients, coordinating with a Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring productivity, and assisting with student clinical experiences while adhering to safety and departmental policies.