PRN D Home Health PTA

Riverside Health; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist to deliver planned, supervised PTA services and document progress according to the plan of care.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant with CAPTE accreditation, CPR/BLS, Virginia license upon hire, 1 year healthcare experience, and the ability to drive to RHS locations as needed. The position offers hourly pay between $38 and $42.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant with CAPTE accreditation.
• 1 year healthcare experience or more.
• Ability to follow plans of care and provide age-appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Follows plan of care and PTA procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Participates in meetings, in-services and education programs.
• Maintains productivity targets as per FTE/status and caseload.
• Mentors team members, volunteers and students as needed.
• Documents interventions and adherence to the plan of care.
• Complies with department policies and procedures.

Skills

PTA procedures

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range $38.00 - $42.00/Hourly. Actual 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)
• 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

Company Culture & Benefits

• 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.