Physical Therapist Assistant (Pta) 12 Week Temporary - Inpatient

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area

Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Experience PREFERRED: N/A

Education/training REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program (Associates Degree)

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:
Patient implementation of plan of care, discharge planning.
Ordering equipment.
Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences.
Scheduling and charging patients.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.
Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving.
The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution.

Additional position requirements:
Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population/clinic needs.

Age Specific groups served: Pediatric, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change