PRN Physical Therapist Assistant Skilled Nursing Facility

Riverside Medical Group.; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Medical Group is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant for their Skilled Nursing Facility in Smithfield, VA. The ideal candidate will carry out patient-specific physical therapy programs aimed at improving mobility, alleviating pain, and maximizing quality of life. Applicants should have an Associate's Degree and relevant PTA licensure, providing care in a collaborative environment to support patients' growth and rehabilitation.

Benefits

Great benefits and perks

Room to grow your career

Qualifications

• Degree required: Associate's in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Preferred: 1 year Physical Therapy experience.
• Licenses: PTA license and CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follows care plans and performs PTA procedures.
• Assesses patients' needs and records progress.
• Provides education and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility improvement

Pain relief techniques

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

CAPTE Program Graduate

Job description

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PRN Physical Therapist Assistant Skilled Nursing Facility

Apply locations Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation Smithfield - Smithfield, VA posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 2025-026911 Smithfield, 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.