PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - OP (62691)
Company: Memorial Health
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Min USD $24.04/Hr. Max USD $37.26/Hr. Overview Sign-on Bonuses
up to $5,000.00 The Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensed
professional whom provides physical therapy services to the patient
as prescribed by the ordering physician and determined by the
evaluating Physical Therapist. Schedule Full Time, Days $5,000
Sign-On Bonus Contact me if intersted at @mhsil.com or schedule a
call with me to discuss at Qualifications
Licensure/Certification/Registry: - Illinois licensed/licensure
eligible as a Physical Therapist Assistant - Certified in BLS CPR
or complete certification within 30 days of employment Experience:
Previous PTA experience preferred. Other
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Working Conditions-Physical Requirements
& Atmosphere: - Ability to work professionally, effectively, and
efficiently in a team environment with customers, management,
co-workers and physicians. - Strong organizational skills a must. -
Strong verbal communication skills - Must be able to multi-task
effectively. - General office, health care setting - exposure to
infectious disease. - Requires moderately heavy physical exertion
on a regular and reoccurring basis such as assisting patients in
transfer activities (wheelchair to bed, to tub, to commodes) and
providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation therapy.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms,
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - Occasionally required to sit. -
Occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. - Specific vision
abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus. Responsibilities 1. Carry out a program of
treatment and education as determined by the evaluating Physical
Therapist for assigned patients 1. Instruct patients on the
segments of program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches,
canes, braces, prosthetic appliances and devices 1. Completes
timely and accurate clinical documentation to include therapeutic
approach as well as administrative/billing documentation 1. Treats
patients and their families with respect and dignity 1. Identifies
and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and
religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families/care
givers 1. The clinician will need to demonstrate the knowledge and
skills necessary to provide care appropriate to ages specific to
the patient population for the clinician. This could include the
following groups: infants (0-12months), children (1 year - 12
years), adolescents (13 years -18 years), adult (18 years-65
years), older adults (65 years ). 1. Assists in maintaining
department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance,
safety, environmental, and infection control programs 1. Assist in
care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies 1. Attend
and participates in meetings as required 1. Enhance professional
development through participation in continuing education programs
and in-service meetings 1. Meets productivity and utilization
expectations as established by the facility. 1. May supervise
rehabilitation aides, volunteers, and students in regards to
patient care techniques and needs 1. Performs other related work as
required or requested. The intent of this job description is to
provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents
may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically
presented in this description.
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