PRN D Home Health PTA

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

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support a licensed Physical Therapist by delivering plan-of-care activities and documenting progress. The role emphasizes restoring function, mobility, pain relief, and preventing disability, with adherence to department policies.

Requires CAPTE-accredited program completion and Virginia PTA license, CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year healthcare experience. Shift-based, hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree PTA required.
• CAPTE program graduate required.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows plan of care and performs PTA procedures under PT supervision.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, and education sessions.
• Completes documentation supporting skilled interventions and adherence to the plan of care.
• Supports team members, volunteers, and students as needed.

Skills

PTA Duties

Documentation

Patient Education

Mobility Assessment

Education

Associate Degree PTA

CAPTE Accredited

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

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

Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant under the direction of the Licensed Physical Therapist shall perform these duties: perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist; prepare clinical and progress notes; participate in teaching the patient and family; and participate in in-service programs and case conferences. Following an evaluation by a Physical Therapist, the assistant will follow the plan of care and perform PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. This position must also be able to follow and adhere to the practices described in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.

What you will do

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) and
• Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Healthcare experience (Required)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients’ needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age‑specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.

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)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.