Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health - Full Time First Shift

Job Description

New hires may be eligible for relocation assistance. They may also be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5k.

About the role

The LPTA may be employed in the Home Health setting, and under the direction of the supervising Physical or Occupational Therapist, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, supports treatment for addressing the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline, therapist guided interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process. Feedback from the LPTA is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers.
• Establishes and maintains discipline specific competence, identifies educational needs and seeks out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education.
• Mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure and documentation and billing guidelines.
• Maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates, and stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required
• CNA or equivalent training preferred
• Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire (PT, OT) required
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

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 upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies.
• Learns and exhibits consistent proficiency for entry level, setting defined, basic competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retail Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Discounts to on-campus dining

Pay

$23.43 - $35.15

Schedule

First Shift