Physical Therapist Assistant

Northern Cardinal Rehab; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee engagement

Positive work environment

Excellent training

Competitive pay

Job summary

Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing in Virginia is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our resident-centered rehabilitation team. You will provide quality, compassionate care under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

This role offers flexible hours, opportunities to collaborate with therapists and aides, and a supportive work culture focused on uplifting patients and families while advancing independence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program (APTA certified).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the Physical Therapist.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to tailor programs.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in treatment techniques under supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

PTA program (APTA certified)

Job description

Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations and complex procedures
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice
• Requires good organizational and time management skills
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills