Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Valley-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Chilhowie (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who is a graduate of an accredited PTA program and has taken the NPTE or is eligible to take it. The candidate must possess a state PTA license or be eligible to apply for one.

The role involves assessing residents' occupational therapy needs, coordinating services, and regularly evaluating progress with documentation. Strong communication with residents and families is essential for reports and updates.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited PTA program.
• Must have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it.
• Must hold a state PTA license or be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' occupational therapy needs and matches services available.
• Meets with residents regularly to evaluate progress and maintain records.
• Reports progress to management and family members.
• Repeats evaluations to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

PTA degree

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PTA, HAVE TAKEN THE NPTE EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress.

Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.

Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.