PRN Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

Riverside Health in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient care. You will provide one-on-one treatment to help patients move better, recover stronger, and reach functional goals under supervision, following a tailored plan of care.

Join a multidisciplinary rehab team focusing on general and orthopedic therapy, with supervision from Rehab Services management and a strong emphasis on quality care and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Education: CAPTE-accredited PTA program or an Associates Degree in PTA.
• Experience: 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: PTA license (VDHP on hire) and CPR/BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care and perform PTA procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Perform services planned and supervised by the Therapist.
• Assess patients and interpret data to address age-specific needs.
• Assist and support team members, volunteers and students.
• Record progress and report results to the Physical Therapist.
• Treat patients with exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and education.

Skills

Patient care

Education

CAPTE-Accredited PTA program

Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Hampton, Virginia

Hiring Range $38.00 - $42.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Overview

Make 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 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 Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required) or Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• Experience 1 year Healthcare 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)

At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.

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. 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.