Physical Therapist Assistant - Ortho at Rivers Bend

Physical Therapist Assistant

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:

• New graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Experience PREFERRED:

• One (1) year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant

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

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