PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Riverside Health System; Virginia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Mathews, Virginia seeks a staff Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic conditions, aiming to maximize quality of life and functional goals. Collaboration with therapists and staff is emphasized to maintain high-quality care.

The PTA will perform plan-of-care tasks, assist with training team members, and document progress while educating patients on interventions and home programs.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required).
• Program Graduate, CAPTE (Required).
• 1 year Physical Therapy experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assesses patients’ needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and providing 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.

Skills

PTA procedures

Plan of care

Gait training

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree PTA

CAPTE program graduate

Job description

Mathews, Virginia

Hiring Range

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

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.