Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in our Richmond, VA facility. The ideal candidate holds a PTA associate degree, has or is eligible for state licensure, and has completed the NPTE exam. You will assess residents' needs, implement therapy plans, and document progress.

Regularly report progress to management and families, re-evaluate residents, and stay current with profession-related literature to maintain clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a PTA associate degree and state licensure or eligibility.
• Must have NPTE exam clearance.
• New graduates eligible if meeting licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' occupational therapy needs and match services.
• Meet with residents regularly per treatment plan and document progress.
• Report progress to management and families and discuss updates.
• Repeat evaluations to measure progress per guidelines and update records.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate degree in PTA

State licensure or eligible for new grads

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.