Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Hampton, VA seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide individualized, one-on-one outpatient/inpatient care under supervision. You will perform PTA procedures, assist in functional restoration, and contribute to a multidisciplinary rehab team focused on quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include following the care plan, assessing patient needs, documenting progress, and educating patients on interventions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from CAPTE-accredited PTA program or an Associate Degree in PTA.
• Virginia Department of Health Professions PTA license required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care and perform PTA procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Assess patient status and tailor care to age-specific needs.
• Record progress and communicate results to supervising physical therapist.

Skills

Patient care

Gait training

Mobility improvement

Team collaboration

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Hampton, VirginiaHiring 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.OverviewMake 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 doFollows 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.QualificationsEducationProgram Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required) orAssociates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)Experience1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsLicense Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) andCPR/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.