Physical Therapist Assistant - Tappahannock Hospital Job Tappahannock Virginia USA,Healthcare

Location: Tappahannock

Responsibilities

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 for recording 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 PTA 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, and 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

Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Education/training

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program (Associate’s Degree).

Independent Actions 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.

Additional

Position Requirements

Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or to 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

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, speaking clearly, writing 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.

EEO Statement

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

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