Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Eastern Healthcare Group; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

River Edge in Waynesboro, Virginia, is a leading provider of nursing and rehabilitation services, dedicated to compassionate, 24-hour care. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist to deliver individualized therapy to residents.

Join our resident-centered team to support increased independence and functioning, participate in care planning, and educate patients and families on therapy techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the 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.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs according to patient needs.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families and caregivers in therapy techniques under supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Graduated from an accredited PTA program

Job description

River Edge is a leading provider of nursing, rehabilitation in Waynesboro, VA, offering the comforts of home with attentive, 24-hour nursing support. Every day at our nursing home feels like a five-star experience, as we provide the highest standard of care and comfort for our residents.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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!

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 a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

• 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 a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

• 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