Physical Therapist Assistant - 12 Week Contract (TTWP) - Outpatient - Tappahannock

VCU Health • Tappahannock, VA

7d • 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.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program (Associates Degree).

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Physical Therapy care to assigned patient population.
• Recording patient care in the hospital medical record.
• Acting as a consultant to various patient populations.
• Providing instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT students, personnel of other disciplines, and patient/family members.
• Patient implementation of plan of care, discharge planning.
• Ordering equipment.
• Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences.
• Scheduling and charging patients.

What This Job Offers

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