Physical Therapy Assistant

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorktown, Virginia is home to Riverside Health System, seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to follow the plan of care and perform PTA procedures delegated by the therapist. You will assess patient needs, document progress, and support training for team members and students on site.

Responsibilities include patient treatment through exercise, gait and balance training, and other interventions, plus providing education on interventions to patients. Positive care impact is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree PTA or CAPTE program graduate.
• Experience: 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: PTA license (VA) upon hire and CPR/BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures as delegated by the therapist.
• Assesses patients' needs by evaluating data and interpreting information to identify age-specific care.
• Records patients' progress and reports results to the physical therapist.
• Treats patients through exercise, gait and balance training, and other interventions.
• Provides patient education on interventions and participates in team and student training.

Education

Associate Degree PTA or CAPTE program graduate

Job description

Yorktown, Virginia Hiring Range $38.00 - $42.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

What you will do

Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Perform services planned, delegated by the Therapist. Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly. Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students. Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist. Treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions. Provides patient education on interventions.

Qualifications

• Education Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) or Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required)
• Experience 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

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