Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide therapeutic treatments under supervision to help patients gain independence. You will enjoy a positive work environment along with competitive pay and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan.
• Works with the rehabilitation team to implement consistent programs.
• Acts as an assistant during tests and evaluations.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in treatment techniques.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
  
  
  

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Primary Job Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist Assistant:

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations and complex procedures
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
  
  
  

Qualifications of the Physical Therapist Assistant:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice
• Requires good organizational and time management skills
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills