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PRN Physical Therapy Assistant RTG

Riverside Health System

#Patient Assessment #Patient Education #Plan of Care #Chronic Conditions #Team Training #CPR/BLS #Physical Therapist Assistant #Therapist Supervision #Acute Conditions

Quick overview

A Staff 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. The PTA follows the plan of care to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent physical disabilities through delegated procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant or be a Program Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited program, along with a Virginia PTA License upon hire and CPR/BLS certification within 30 days. One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

associate degreeData AnalysisPatient CarePatient EducationTeam SupportPhysical TherapyRehabilitationGait TrainingPain ReliefMobility ImprovementBalance Training

Job description

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 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) 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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