Physical Therapy Assistant - Sign-On Bonus & Patient Impact

Riverside Health System; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA seeks a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and the Home Care Therapy Manager. The PTA restores function, improves mobility, and relieves pain across various settings while contributing to cost-effective practices.

Eligibility includes an Associate Degree as PTA and CAPTE graduate status, with 1 year healthcare experience and active CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required)
• 1 year healthcare experience (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification (Required)
• License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Driver's License Required

Responsibilities

• Follows Plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
• Participates in facility meetings, departmental meetings, in-services, educational programs, and other meetings to include solutions and engagement with resolution processes.
• Employee’s individual productivity measures are satisfactory based on FTE/status and average number of assigned patients in case load.
• Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
• Completes documentation that supports skilled intervention and adherence to plan of care. Completes documentation per department policies and procedures.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Growth & development

Patient needs assessment

Education

Associate Degree PTA

CAPTE program graduate

Job description

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA seeks a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and the Home Care Therapy Manager. The PTA restores function, improves mobility, and relieves pain across various settings while contributing to cost-effective practices.

Eligibility includes an Associate Degree as PTA and CAPTE graduate status, with 1 year healthcare experience and active CPR/BLS certification.