Physical Therapist Assistant Hospital

Riverside Medical Group.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to execute patient care plans and enhance recovery for individuals with acute and chronic health conditions. The role requires a CAPTE-accredited education program and a PTA license in Virginia. Ideal candidates will possess teamwork skills and a commitment to patient education. A range of benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a program accredited by CAPTE required.
• 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.
• License as Physical Therapy Assistant in Virginia required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Follows care plans to aid in restoring function and improving mobility.
• Assesses patient needs and status by analyzing data.
• Records patients' progress and reports results to the physical therapist.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Program Graduate, CAPTE

Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant Hospital page is loaded## Physical Therapist Assistant Hospitallocations: Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital - Onancock, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2025-030359Onancock, Virginia **Overview** A Physical Therapist Assistant carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Physical Therapist Assistant may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains 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** * Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required) or* Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (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)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at .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.