PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant for the Puller Veterans Care Center. The role requires an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and Virginia licensure or eligibility, with responsibilities including coordinating rehab department activities and maintaining professional interactions with clients and staff.

Experience with neurologically involved developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate Degree in physical therapy assistant from an accredited program.
• Must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a PTA.
• Experience with neurologically involved developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of the rehab department and cross-functional teams as needed.
• Interact professionally with clients, staff, families and community personnel.
• Use computer application software to document and manage tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Professional interaction

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Title

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

State Role Title

Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range

$37.00 / Hour

Pay Band

3

Agency

Dept of Veterans Services

Location

Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website

www.dvs.virginia.gov

Job Duties

The employee should possess; knowledge of physical therapy and developmental disabilities; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interact in a professional manner with clients, staff, families and community personnel. Ability to use Computer application software. Ability to lead and coordinate work of the rehab. department, and cross-functional departments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of requirements for an Associate Degree in physical therapy assistant from an accredited education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a physical therapy assistant. Experience with neurologically involved developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.

Previous professional Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a long-term care or adult geriatric setting a plus

Contact Information

Name: Caitlyn Campbell

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