Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health - Per Diem

About the role

The Home Health Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides direct patient care in the patient's home environment as part of a multidisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, social work, and home health techs. The PTA will provide direct, one-on-one patient care in accordance with the plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct, one-on-one patient care in accordance with the plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.
• Uses a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record.
• Works under the supervision of a therapist and a physical therapy team that is under the direction of a clinical team manager.
• Engages in performance improvement opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the clinical manager.

Requirements

• Associates degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience (10,400 hours).
• Virginia licensure or eligibility is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
• BLS Certification (American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' - AHA approved) is required.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
• Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
• No history of conviction of or pending charges of any barrier crime.
• Access to transfer electronic data.

Qualifications

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
• Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
• No history of conviction of or pending charges of any barrier crime.
• Access to transfer electronic data.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of home health care procedures and protocols.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records systems.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retail Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to on-campus dining
• Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Professional Development Opportunities