Physical Therapy Assistant

Riverside Health System; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to carry out individualized treatment plans for patients in Yorktown, Virginia. The PTA will work under Rehab Services supervision in inpatient and/or outpatient settings to maximize outcomes.

The role involves executing the plan of care, assessing patient needs, assisting teammates, and documenting progress while providing education on interventions to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• Program Graduate, CAPTE (Required)

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care and perform PTA procedures to restore function and reduce pain.
• Assess patient needs and status based on evaluated data.
• Assist and train team members, volunteers and students.
• Record progress and report results to supervising PT.
• Treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other interventions.
• Provide patient education on interventions.

Education

Associate Degree PTA

CAPTE program graduate

Job description

Yorktown, Virginia

Hiring Range

$38.00 - $42.00/HourlyActual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Overview

A Physical Therapist Assistant carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Physical Therapist Assistant may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

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)