Job detail

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Riverside Health System

#Patient Assessment #Plan of Care #Chronic Conditions #Quality of Life #CPR/BLS #Physical Therapist Assistant #Acute Conditions #Physical Disabilities #PTA #Pain Relief #Riverside Health System #Functional Goals

Other On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Location

Mathews, Virginia

Quick overview

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) implements individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve functional goals, while maintaining positive relationships with other health professionals. This involves following the plan of care to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disabilities through delegated therapeutic interventions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree or be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. Required credentials include a Virginia PTA License upon hire and CPR/BLS certification within 30 days, with one year of Physical Therapy experience being preferred.

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Job description

Mathews, 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. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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