Riverside Health System·Gloucester, Virginia
The Physical Therapy Assistant will deliver patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to restore function and improve mobility. They are responsible for following established plans of care, documenting patient progress, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings.
Gloucester, Virginia
$50.00 - $70.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by temporary commitment and business needs
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 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. It’s our way of saying: we’re thrilled to have you here.
A Staff Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and the Home Care Therapy Manager to deliver patient care across various settings.
The PTA follows the established plan of care to help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
This role requires knowledge of age-specific care, growth, and development, and involves participation in patient education, documentation, and interdisciplinary meetings.
The PTA also contributes to cost-effective practices through supply management and recommendations for process improvement.
Required to be flexible with daily scheduling and may be required to work various patient care settings.
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.
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers [https://www.riversideonline.com/careers].
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant from a CAPTE-accredited program and possess a valid Virginia PTA license. At least one year of healthcare experience and a valid driver's license are required for this role.
Market context
Physician roles in Virginia are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care are priorities. These positions are competitive because employers often weigh clinical credentials, licensure, and experience alongside schedules and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and pension plans. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the exact licensure and training expectations in the original posting before applying.