Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Glenburnie-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenburnie-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center in Richmond, VA seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time position. You'll support residents with occupational therapy needs, assess progress, and document treatment plans and outcomes.

A 2-year associate degree, NPTE exam, and state licensure or eligibility as a new graduate are required. Strong communication and listening skills, and the ability to collaborate with residents and families, are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 year associate degree required for PTA license eligibility.
• NPTE exam and state licensure to practice, or be a new graduate eligible.
• Strong communication and collaboration with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' occupational therapy needs and matches services.
• Meets with residents regularly to review treatment progress.
• Reports progress to management and family members.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Hearing ability

Education

2-year associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT FT

2 Year Associates Degree Required as a Physical Therapist Assistant, NPTE Exam, State Licensure to practice (or new graduate of the program eligible for all).

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.