Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant — Patient Impact

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions, document patient progress, and provide education to patients and families. This entry-level full-time role requires licensing as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Virginia and ideally comes with a Basic Life Support certification. The position involves ensuring patient care across various settings, promoting quality service within the health care continuum.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Document treatment progress and patient responses.
• Precept students from participating colleges.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Job description

A healthcare organization is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions, document patient progress, and provide education to patients and families. This entry-level full-time role requires licensing as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Virginia and ideally comes with a Basic Life Support certification. The position involves ensuring patient care across various settings, promoting quality service within the health care continuum.