Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

NMC Portsmouth, VA

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide a full range of physical therapy assistant services, including the services given below, as directed by the supervising physical therapist.

Provide orientation, clinical direction and instruction to new physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides.

Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, filling out forms, scheduling patients, and staffing the reception area. Maintain and care for department equipment and supplies and storage. Maintain department records and files in accordance with facility policies. Perform coding of patient encounters and workload.

Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist physical therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation personnel will also perform clerical and scheduling duties in support of patient care and clinic operations and other related administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree.

Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Possess a minimum of one (1) year experience as an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy assistant within the preceding three (3) years OR have graduated from a Physical Therapy Assistant program within the preceding year. Provide two letters of recommendation written within the preceding two (2) years attesting to the HCWs clinical skills. At least one (1) letter must be from a physical therapist who has personally observed and evaluated the HCW and who can attest to the HCW's clinical skills in the care of patients. The other letter may be from a clinic or hospital administrator, physical therapist, physician or nurse who has personal knowledge of the HCW's patient care skills in a similar clinical environment. Reference letters shall attest to the HCWs communication skills and ability to relate to patients as well as professional and other interpersonal skills among staff members and must include name, title, phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference.

Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapy assistant or possess current certification as a physical therapy assistant/technician as determined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions Offers the Following Benefits:

Medical Insurance with PPO and HSA Options (United Healthcare)

Dental Insurance (Humana)*

Vision Insurance (Humana)*

401(k) with Employer Match

Health Savings Account with Employer Match

Prescription Drug Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha) *

Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha) *

Relocation Assistance

10 Days Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives and More

NOTE: *Effective the 1st day of the month following start date

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions: Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.