Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

Riverside Health is currently hiring for a labor pool Physical Therapist Assistant to join our At Home team based in Smithfield, VA!

Why Riverside?

For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.

Are you ready to make a significant impact on people's lives through the power of rehabilitation? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Riverside At Home team and contribute to our mission of promoting wellness and restoring vitality. Whether you are a new grad looking to jump-start your career with our extensive mentorship program or an experienced therapist looking continue your development, all are welcome!

What is the culture of Riverside At Home?

For us, patient care is at the heart of our mission and remains our primary focus. We know that by giving our therapists the time with their patients it will result in better patient outcomes and help them heal. We are there in real time making real changes. We are honored to be able to meet our patients where they are, encouraging them to see their potential in a space that is comforting and familiar to them. There truly is no place like home!

What will I do?

You will support patients in the Smithfield community by living out our mission of caring for others as we care for those we love by:

• Performing initial and ongoing assessments to objectively measure patients progress
• Carrying out evidence-based treatments plans that engage our patients and meet their therapeutic needs
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team comprised of Nursing, Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapists to provide great care with compassion

What does Riverside offer?

• Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) retirement savings, and much more
• Cash in lieu of benefits option
• EMR system used across major health systems
• MedBridge account
• Laptop and cell phone resources
• Student loan paydown and tuition assistance
• 3 time off buckets

Whether you're a new graduate or a tenured Physical Therapy Assistant, apply today and become part of the family!

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) and

• Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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)

• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job

• Valid Drivers License Required

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