Physical Therapy Assistant

Riverside Health; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant in Yorktown, Virginia. The role involves implementing individualized patient care plans to maximize quality of life and achieve functional goals.

Key responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing therapeutic interventions, and documenting progress. Required qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy, a Virginia PTA license, and CPR/BLS certification. Join a collaborative team focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Required to have a license as Physical Therapy Assistant in Virginia.
• Certification in CPR/BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follows treatment plans to aid in restoring function and improving mobility.
• Assesses patients' needs and interprets information.
• Records patient progress and reports results to the physical therapist.
• Provides patient education on interventions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant

Program Graduate, CAPTE

Job description

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.

Location: Yorktown, Virginia

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 providing 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:
  • Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
  • 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)
  • CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 days (Required)