Onsite Physical Therapist Assistant

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About the role

  • Physical Therapist Assistant providing healthcare support to patients in Smithfield, Virginia. Focused on restoring function and providing education on therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

  • Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
  • Perform services planned, delegated by the Therapist.
  • Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly.
  • Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
  • Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
  • Treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
  • Provides patient education on interventions.

Requirements

  • Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
  • 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)
  • License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required)
  • CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)

Benefits

  • Great benefits and perks

Job title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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