Physical Therapy Assistant

Yorktown, Virginia
Hiring Range
$38.00 - $42.00/Hourly
Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs
Overview
Make an impact with every patient you treat. As a Physical Therapist Assistant in our outpatient setting, you’ll have the opportunity to provide personalized, one-on-one care with no double booking, allowing you to focus on what matters most: helping your patients move better, recover stronger, and achieve their goals.
You’ll collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team while gaining exposure to a variety of specialties, including orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, pelvic floor, lymphedema, vestibular therapy, and hand therapy. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and top-performing patient experience scores, you’ll join a team that values quality care, collaboration, and meaningful patient relationships.
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 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.