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Physical Therapy Assistant Hospital

Riverside Health System

#Patient Assessment #Plan of Care #Chronic Conditions #Inpatient #Outpatient #CPR/BLS #Physical Therapist Assistant #Acute Conditions #Mobility

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic conditions to maximize quality of life and functional goals, following the plan of care to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain. This involves performing delegated services, assessing patient needs, treating patients through various therapeutic interventions, and documenting progress for the supervising Physical Therapist.

Requirements summary

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

associate degreeRecord KeepingData AnalysisPatient CarePatient EducationTeam SupportPhysical TherapyGait TrainingPain ReliefMassageMobility ImprovementAge-Specific NeedsBalance TrainingExercise Therapy

Job description

Onancock, Virginia Overview 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.
The Physical Therapist Assistant may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
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) 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.
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.

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