Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health Services

Riverside Health System•Gloucester, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health Services Gloucester, Virginia Are you ready to love what you do and love where you work? At Riverside, you’ll be 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 PTA, you’ll bring 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’re excited to offer a $7,500 sign‑on bonus for Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapist Assistants who join our team. It’s our way of saying: we’re thrilled to have you here! Why Riverside? For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love. Are you ready to make a significant impact on people's lives through the power of rehabilitation? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Riverside At Home team and contribute to our mission of promoting wellness and restoring vitality. Whether you are a new grad looking to jump-start your career with our extensive mentorship program or an experienced therapist looking continue your development, all are welcome! What is the culture of Riverside At Home? For us, patient care is at the heart of our mission and remains our primary focus. We know that by giving our therapists the time with their patients it will result in better patient outcomes and help them heal. We are there in real time making real changes. We are honored to be able to meet our patients where they are, encouraging them to see their potential in a space that is comforting and familiar to them. There truly is no place like home! What will I do? You will support patients in the Middle Peninsula community by living out our mission of caring for others as we care for those we love by: Performing initial and ongoing assessments to objectively measure patients’ progress Carrying out evidence-based treatments plans that engage our patients and meet their therapeutic needs Collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team comprised of Nursing, Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapists to provide great care with compassion What does Riverside offer? Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) retirement savings, and much more Cash in lieu of benefits option EMR system used across major health systems MedBridge account Laptop and cell phone resources Student loan paydown and tuition assistance 3 time off buckets Whether you're a new graduate or a tenured Occupational Therapist, apply today and become part of the family! To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities. Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.

Requirements

Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required)
License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
Valid Drivers License Required
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.

Nice To Haves

1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performing initial and ongoing assessments to objectively measure patients’ progress
Carrying out evidence-based treatments plans that engage our patients and meet their therapeutic needs
Collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team comprised of Nursing, Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapists to provide great care with compassion