Physical Therapist Assistant - Tappahannock Hospital

VCU Health • Tappahannock, VA

8d • $25 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is primarily responsible for the delivery of Physical Therapy care to the patient population to which she/he is assigned and the recording of that care in the hospital medical record. The PTA acts as a consultant to various patient populations. The PTA must work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist according to the laws and practice regulations of the State of Virginia. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patient and/or family members. The PTA may rotate through our various clinical service areas.

Requirements

• Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program (Associates Degree)
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking

Responsibilities

• Patient implementation of plan of care
• Discharge planning
• Ordering equipment
• Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences
• Scheduling and charging patients
• Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving.
• The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree