The Physical Therapist Assistant follows the established plan of care, performing delegated PTA procedures to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent physical disabilities. Responsibilities also include preparing clinical notes, participating in various meetings, and teaching clients and their families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a Virginia PTA License upon hire, along with CPR/BLS certification within 30 days. Preferred experience includes one year in a healthcare setting, and the role requires driving a personal vehicle for business purposes frequently.
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Job description
Gloucester, Virginia Overview Are you ready to love what you do and love where you work?
At Riverside, you’ll be part of an integrated health system trusted across our communities — a place where your work truly matters.
Our mission drives everything: to care for others as we would care for those we love.
As a PTA, 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.
It’s our way of saying: we’re thrilled to have you here.
A staff Physical Therapist Assistant is required to be flexible with daily scheduling and may be required to work various patient care settings.
A staff Physical Therapist Assistant is supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist and the Home Care Therapy Manager.
Following an evaluation by a Physical Therapist, the assistant will follow the plan of care and perform PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
A staff Physical Therapist Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care.
The individual must 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.
This position must also be able to follow and adhere to the practices described in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.
Participates in facility meetings, departmental meetings, in-services, educational programs, and other meetings as required to include solutions and engagement with resolution processes.
Demonstrates consistent fiscal accountability, by providing recommendations and participates in supply utilization changes that support cost containment.
Team member participates and provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations; identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reduction.
Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Participates in teaching the client and family.
Participates in in-service programs.
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 Education Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) and Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required) Experience 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred) 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 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) 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. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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