Temp Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health Services

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant who will follow plans of care to restore function, mobility, and reduce pain. The role requires Virginia PTA licensure and CAPTE program completion, with at least 1 year of healthcare experience.

This position offers an hourly wage range of $50.00–$70.00, a $7,500 sign‑on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth within Riverside Health System.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• Program Graduate, CAPTE required.
• 1 year healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Follows plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
• Participates in facility meetings, departmental meetings, in-services, educational programs, and other meetings with solutions and engagement.
• Maintains patient load productivity based on FTE/status.
• Participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
• Completes documentation that supports skilled intervention and adherence to plan of care.
• Completes documentation per department policies and procedures.

Education

Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant

CAPTE program graduate

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia Hiring Range $50.00 - $70.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by temporary commitment and business needs

Our mission drives everything: to care for others as we would care for those we love. As a COTA, you’ll bring that mission to life every day, helping patients regain independence and confidence while delivering care that reflects The Riverside Care Difference — care that is focused on high reliability in our patient experience and service excellence. And right now, we’re excited to offer a $7,500 sign‑on bonus for Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapist Assistants who join our team.

What you will do

• Follows Plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
• Participates in facility meetings, departmental meetings, in-services, educational programs, and other meetings to include solutions and engagement with resolution processes.
• Employee's individual productivity measures are satisfactory based on FTE/status and average number of assigned patients in case load.
• Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
• Completes documentation that supports skilled intervention and adherence to plan of care.
• Completes documentation per department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Healthcare experience (Required)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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 offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.