Physical Therapist Assistant - Tappahannock Hospital

VCU Health•Tappahannock, VA

23h•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

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
Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population/clinic needs

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