Overview:
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Full Time
Location: Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center Fredericksburg, VA
Pay Range: $34.00$38.00/hour
Are you a Physical Therapy Assistant ready to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming, patient-focused environment? Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center is looking for a dedicated PTA to join our therapy team, delivering high-quality care that helps residents regain independence and improve their quality of life.
At Carriage Hill, youll be part of a close-knit community where teamwork and compassionate care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is known for blending skilled rehabilitation with personalized attention, creating an atmosphere that feels like home for residents and staff alike.
What We Offer:
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Why Carriage Hill?
Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center takes pride in offering both short-term rehab and long-term care services tailored to each individuals needs. Our therapy team enjoys access to well-equipped treatment areas and works collaboratively with nursing and medical staff to deliver holistic care that promotes recovery and independence.
If youre looking for a place where your skills make a real difference and youre supported every step of the way, Carriage Hill is the perfect fit.
If youre ready to bring your passion for therapy to a community that appreciates it, apply today to join Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center.
Responsibilities:As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:
- Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.
- Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.
- Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Patient and Family Education: Physical Therapist Assistants educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, documenting their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
Qualifications:
- Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Current license/certification in the state of practice
TMC is an equal opportunity employer.