PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Riverside Medical Group.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Medical Group is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team at Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation in Mathews, Virginia. The PTA will work to maximize patient quality of life through individualized care and collaborate with other health professionals. Candidates must have an Associates Degree and relevant certification, along with experience in physical therapy being preferred. This role emphasizes providing compassionate care to patients and contributing to a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Great benefits and perks

Room for career growth

Qualifications

• PTA must have an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Program Graduate from a CAPTE accredited program is required.
• Preferred experience of 1 year in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures.
• Assesses patients' needs and status through evaluated data.
• Records patients' progress and reports to the physical therapist.

Skills

Patient Education

Mobility Improvement

Pain Relief Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant

Program Graduate, CAPTE

Job description

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PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Apply locations Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation Mathews - Mathews, Virginia time type Part time posted on Posted 23 Days Ago job requisition id 2024-023689 Mathews, Virginia

Overview
A staff Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) carries out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The PTA will also maintain 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

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

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy experience (Preferred)

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)

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

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About Us

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.