Part-Time Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Riverside Health; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Yorktown, Virginia seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to implement patient-specific plans and work under supervision of a licensed therapist. The role focuses on maximizing function, mobility and comfort through structured therapy and education.

Requirements include an Associate Degree or CAPTE-equivalent, Virginia PTA license on hire, CPR/BLS within 30 days, and 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree, PTA required or CAPTE-approved program graduate.
• Experience: 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• Licenses: PTA license in Virginia upon hire; CPR/BLS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care and perform PTA procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
• Assess patient needs and status, interpreting data for age-appropriate care.
• Assist and support team members, volunteers and students.
• Record progress and report results to the physical therapist.
• Treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and education.

Education

Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Certified CAPTE program graduate (Required)

Job description

Location

Yorktown, Virginia

Salary

Hiring Range $28.90 - $39.78/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

A staff Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) carries out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The PTA will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What you will do

• Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
• Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
• Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly.
• Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
• Treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Provides patient education on interventions.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) or Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required)
• Experience: 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications: License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)

Career & Mission

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.