Physical Therapy Assistant Hospital

• →Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
• →Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly.
• →Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• →Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
• →Treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
• →Provides patient education on interventions.

• Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required) or
• Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

• 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)

• License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

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