Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient care with a focus on one-on-one treatment and a clear plan of care to maximize mobility and reduce pain.

You will work with an experienced rehabilitation team across orthopedics, sports rehab, pelvic floor, lymphedema, vestibular, and hand therapy, under Rehab Services management, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: CAPTE-accredited program or Associate Degree as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Experience: Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain.
• Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
• Assesses patients' needs and status, tailoring care to age-specific requirements.
• Assists and supports all team members, volunteers and students.
• Records patients' progress and reports results to the physical therapist.
• Treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other interventions.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

CAPTE or Associates Degree PTA

Job description

Hampton, Virginia Hiring 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.

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)
• License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

Our Mission & Culture

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.

At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.