Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time

 Commitment To Inclusive Excellence

At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work.

We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions, exploring how they have lived these values in their professional and personal experiences.

Description:

VMRC Therapy team has recently transitioned from a contracted team to in-house. We are currently seeking Physical Therapist Assistants to help complete our therapy team. As a vital team member, you will have the opportunity to support residents in meeting their therapy goals and improving their quality of life.

Job Qualifications:

• Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapy Assistant state license; CPR certification
• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program

• Works effectively to comply with policies of all VMRC areas. Works collaboratively with team members to meet resident needs across the VMRC campus.
• Effectively works with other members of the VMRC team to provide in-service’s and education to meet individual resident/patient needs according to standard, regulations, gaps in service delivery and initiatives.
• Provides services under the direction of licensed physical therapist.
• Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
• Administers treatment programs for residents and patients.
• Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities.
• Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.