Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient

Riverside Health; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare Center Hampton in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient care. You will implement treatment plans, perform PTA procedures, and support a multidisciplinary rehab team to improve mobility and reduce pain.

You will also assess patient needs, document progress, educate patients, and collaborate with therapists and staff to achieve functional goals in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• CAPTE-accredited PTA program completion required.
• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care and PTA procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Assess patient status and interpret data to tailor care.
• Record progress and report results to supervising therapist.
• Educate patients on interventions and home programs.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Exercise therapy

Clinical documentation

Education

CAPTE graduate

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

## Physical Therapist Assistant OutpatientApply: Riverside Healthcare Center Hampton - Hampton, Virginia: Part time: Posted Today: 2025-031170Hampton, Virginia**Hiring Range**$28.90 - $39.78/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.**Overview** Make an impact with every patient you treat. As a ***Physical Therapist Assistant*** in our outpatient setting, you’ll have the opportunity to provide personalized, one-on-one care with no double booking, allowing you to focus on what matters most: helping your patients move better, recover stronger, and achieve their goals. You’ll collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team while gaining exposure to a variety of specialties, including orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, pelvic floor, lymphedema, vestibular therapy, and hand therapy. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and top-performing patient experience scores, you’ll join a team that values quality care, collaboration, and meaningful patient relationships.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 https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.