PRN Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Virginia is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients with acute and chronic conditions in an outpatient setting. The assistant will follow treatment plans, assess patient needs, and collaborate with therapists to enhance recovery and mobility. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a license to practice in Virginia. This full-time role offers an entry-level opportunity with a focus on patient care and education.

Qualifications

• 1 year Healthcare experience preferred.
• Virginia PTA License required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS Certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follow the care plan and perform PTA procedures.
• Assess patients' needs and analyze data.
• Record progress and report results to physical therapist.
• Treat patients through various therapeutic interventions.
• Provide patient education on interventions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Exercises

Patient Education

Mobility Improvement

Education

Program Graduate from CAPTE

Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant

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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. For this position, the Physical Therapist Assistant will work in an outpatient setting that focuses on general and orthopedic therapy. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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