Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient Specialist

Newport News, Virginia

Overview
A Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Specialist carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their functional goals. The Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Specialist works in the outpatient setting. In addition to duties of a Physical Therapist Assistant, this position is also qualified via certification or internal requirements as determined by therapy leadership to treat patients populations of a specified clinic specialization. The clinic specialties shall align with RHS therapy strategic initiatives and ultimately determined by therapy leadership, but examples include aquatics, lymphedema, pelvic floor, neurology, and sports.

What you will do

• Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedure 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 providing care accordingly for the general population and within their defined clinic specialty.
• 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 therapists/specialist.
• Treats patients through exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training and other therapeutic interventions.
• Provides patient education on interventions.

Qualifications

Education

• Program Graduate, Physical Therapist Assistant Program (Required)

Experience

• 3-4 years Healthcare experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• APTA specialty certification, if applicable, or meets internal requirements as determined by therapy leadership for defined clinic specialty. Upon Hire (Preferred)

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