PRN Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Hampton, VA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient care. The PTA will provide one-on-one treatments, collaborate with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, and help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and regain function through exercise, gait, and balance training.

The role emphasizes patient education and adherence to the plan of care, with supervision by Rehab Services management.

Qualifications

• CAPTE-accredited program or PTA degree required.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.
• Licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant (VA) required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days required.

Responsibilities

• Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures under the supervising therapist.
• Assesses patients’ needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, identifying age-specific needs, and providing care accordingly.
• Records patients’ progress and reports results to the physical therapist.
• Treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Provides patient education on interventions.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Exercise therapy

Gait and balance training

Patient education

Education

CAPTE-accredited program

Associate degree, PTA

Job description

Hampton, VirginiaHiring Range$38.00 - $42.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needsOverviewMake an impact with every patient you treat. As a Physical Therapist Assistant in our outpatient setting, you’ll have the opportunity to provide personalized, one-on-one care with no double booking, allowing you to focus on what matters most: helping your patients move better, recover stronger, and achieve their goals.You’ll collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team while gaining exposure to a variety of specialties, including orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, pelvic floor, lymphedema, vestibular therapy, and hand therapy. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and top-performing patient experience scores, you’ll join a team that values quality care, collaboration, and meaningful patient relationships.A Physical Therapist Assistant carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. For this position, the Physical Therapist Assistant will work in an outpatient setting that focuses on general and orthopedic therapy. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.What you will doFollows 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.QualificationsEducationProgram Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required) orAssociates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)Experience1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsLicense Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) andCPR/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.