Physical Therapy Assistant Hospital

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Onancock, Virginia is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to implement individualized plans of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, under supervision of Rehab Services management.

You will follow plans of care, perform PTA procedures, assess patient needs, train team members, document progress, and educate patients on interventions, contributing to quality outcomes and a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

• Education CAPTE-accredited program graduate or Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Experience 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred).
• Licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant (VA) upon hire; CPR/BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• 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 and supervised 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.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Location

Onancock, Virginia

Hiring Range

$28.90 - $39.78/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, 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 and supervised 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 Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required) or Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (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)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.