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

VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority
  • 🇺🇸 United States
  • On-site
  • 1 day ago
  • Physical Therapy
  • CPR
1 day ago
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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.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: 
Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Assistant 

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: 
Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Assistant 
Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area 

Experience REQUIRED: 
Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant 

Experience PREFERRED: N/A 

Education/training REQUIRED:   
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program (Associates Degree) 

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A 

Independent action(s) required: 
Patient implementation of plan of care, discharge planning. 
Ordering equipment. 
Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences. 
Scheduling and charging patients. 

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): 
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. 

Additional position requirements: 
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. 

Age Specific groups served: Pediatric, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric 

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): 
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. 
Activities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

 

 

Compensation Rate: $45.00

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

 

 

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Physical Therapist Assistant - 12 Week Contract (TTWP) - Outpatient - Tappahannock · VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority

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