Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health Services

Affordability

Hiring Range: $30.60 - $42.08/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Benefits

Upon hire, employees receive a $7,500 sign-on bonus for Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapist Assistants who join our team.

Pay

$30.60 - $42.08/Hourly

Schedule

25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job

Contact Information

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.