Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Inpatient, PRN

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join the Acute Inpatient Therapies team. The PTA works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover mobility, strength, and function.

The PTA will assist with treatment components, implement established plans, document care, and participate in quality improvement activities. AHA BLS certification and Virginia PTA license are required, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant eligible to practice in Virginia.
• BLS certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in selected components of intervention and data collection.
• Implement established therapy treatment plans and provide interventions.
• Document patient care per standards and guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional growth activities.

Skills

PTA license

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

BLS certified

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

UVA Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Acute Inpatient Therapies team.

At UVA Health, a licensed therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) or physical therapy assistant (PTA), focuses on helping patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries and improve their physical, emotional, and functional wellbeing.

How does this role contribute to patient care?

Physical therapy assistants are responsible for improving patient mobility, strength, and function through exercise, manual therapy, and education. Physical therapists work with patients recovering from injuries or surgeries, those with chronic conditions, or those seeking to enhance physical performance and reduce pain. A therapy assistant works under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist for PTA and licensed occupational therapist for COTA.

What would I expect to do in this role?

Under the direction and control of a Licensed Physical Therapist, the Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant may:

• assist the Physical Therapist in performing selected components of physical therapy intervention to include treatment measurement and data collection
• implement established therapy treatment plans and provide therapy interventions
• document patient care according to professional standards and departmental guidelines
• actively participate in quality improvement program development and professional growth activities'

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associate's Degree
• Experience: None
• Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant within the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or certification with the appropriate credentialing Board of the profession. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Home Health: Valid Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20-50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $31.00 - $31.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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