Physical Therapist Assistant - Pediatric Outpatient - CHOR Therapy Center Fredericksburg

VCU Health•Fredericksburg, VA

8d•$25 - $39

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) primarily delivers physical therapy care to assigned patient populations and records that care in the hospital medical record. The PTA acts as a consultant to various patient populations and works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, in accordance with Virginia laws and practice regulations. The PTA provides instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT students, personnel from other VCUHS disciplines, and patients and/or family members. The PTA may rotate among clinical service areas. The position serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Employees are expected to share the department’s weekend and holiday schedule expectations or work varying daily hours between 8 AM and 7 PM according to patient population and clinic needs.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Commonwealth of Virginia at hire.
Current Virginia license as a Physical Therapist Assistant for continued employment.
Current CPR certification if required by the clinic or practice area.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with an associate degree.
Able to meet the position’s physical, mental/sensory, and emotional requirements, including lifting 50–100 lbs; frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching; and handling multiple priorities and frequent, intense customer interactions.
Share in department weekend and holiday schedule expectations or accommodate varying daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population and clinic needs.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

Deliver physical therapy care to assigned patient populations and record care in the hospital medical record.
Act as a consultant to various patient populations.
Work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with Virginia laws and practice regulations.
Provide instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT students, personnel of other VCUHS disciplines, and patients and/or family members.
Rotate through clinical service areas as needed.
Implement the patient plan of care and participate in discharge planning.
Order equipment.
Represent the department at rounds and discharge conferences.
Schedule patients and enter charges.
As applicable, supervise Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.
Participate as a member of a self-directed team and use knowledge and experience to help solve daily clinic problems; bring unresolved issues to the departmental manager.