HOME HEALTH TEMP PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Location & Compensation Newport News, Virginia – Hiring Range $45.00 - $85.00 per hour. Actual pay determined by temporary commitment and business needs. Overview A Staff Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and the Home Care Therapy Manager to deliver patient care across various settings. The PTA follows the established plan of care to help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The role requires knowledge of age‑specific care, growth, and development, and involves participation in patient education, documentation, and interdisciplinary meetings. The PTA also contributes to cost‑effective practices through supply management and recommendations for process improvement. Flexibility with daily scheduling and the ability to work in various patient care settings is required. Responsibilities Follow the plan of care and perform PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Participate in facility, departmental, in‑service, educational, and other meetings to provide solutions and engage in resolution processes. Maintain satisfactory productivity measures based on FTE/status and average number of assigned patients in the caseload. Support and train team members, volunteers, and students as needed. Complete documentation that supports skilled intervention and adherence to the plan of care, following department policies and procedures. Qualifications Education: Associate’s Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant program graduate (Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education—CAPTE). Required. Experience: Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience. Required. Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑, goal‑, and diagnosis‑appropriate care; understands principles of growth and development throughout the lifespan; can assess patients’ needs and status by analyzing evaluated data; interprets information to identify age‑specific needs and provide appropriate care per patient care setting. Licenses & Certifications Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license – Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) – Required upon hire. CPR/BLS certification – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) – Required upon hire. Valid driver’s license. Must drive personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr 101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.