Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health Services

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGloucester, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) program are required.
One year of healthcare experience is required.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients' age, goals, and diagnoses.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan; assess patient needs and status by analyzing evaluated data; interpret information to identify age-specific needs; and provide appropriate care for each patient-care setting.
A Virginia Department of Health Professions Physical Therapy Assistant license is required upon hire.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required upon hire.
Drive a personal vehicle for Riverside Health System business 25% or more of the time to perform essential job functions.
A valid driver's license is required.
Be flexible with daily scheduling and potentially work in various patient-care settings.

Responsibilities

Follow the plan of care and perform Physical Therapy Assistant procedures allowed by referral to help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
Participate in facility and departmental meetings, in-services, educational programs, and other meetings, including contributing to solutions and resolution processes.
Meet satisfactory individual productivity measures based on FTE/status and the average number of assigned patients in the caseload.
Participate positively in training and supporting team members, volunteers, and students as needed.
Complete documentation supporting skilled intervention and adherence to the plan of care, following department policies and procedures.
Participate in patient education, documentation, and interdisciplinary meetings.
Contribute to cost-effective practices through supply management and recommendations for process improvement.

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$45.00 - $85.00/Hourly
Actual pay is determined by temporary commitment and business needs

Overview

Are youready to love what you do and love where you work?At Riverside,you’llbe 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’llbring 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’reexcited to offer a $7,500 sign‑on bonus for Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapist Assistants who join our team.It’sour way of saying:we’rethrilled 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.

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 (Required)

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) Upon Hire(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.

About the Company

Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, and wellness centers that provides comprehensive health care services to people in eastern Virginia. Its model combines hospital care, outpatient services, and long-term care under one system to coordinate care across facilities. It operates using community-based clinics and hospitals to deliver high-quality care with a focus on accessibility and care continuity, rather than profit. Riverside's goal is to improve community health by offering coordinated, accountable health services through a regional network founded in 1915.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport News, VA
Founded: 1915

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