Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health - Per Diem

Valley Health • Shenandoah, VA

112d

About The Position

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. The home health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication, and the PTA will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies widely across the spectrums of acuity, age, and diagnosis. The PTA works under the supervision of a therapist and a physical therapy team that is under the direction of a clinical team manager. Employment begins with a 4–6-week orientation with a seasoned preceptor to ensure that the clinician is well prepared when they begin treating on their own. Additional job duties may include performance improvement opportunities, and other duties as assigned by the clinical manager. Working in home health provides endless variety of setting, scenery, and clinical challenges, and provides a unique opportunity to enter and work within the real life environments of our patients, bringing meaningful change to their daily lives.

Requirements

• Associates degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience (10,400 hours).
• Virginia licensure or eligible.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved.

Nice To Haves

• 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 based on age.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the patient's home environment.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, social work, and home health techs.
• Follow the plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.
• Use technology for communication and documentation.
• Participate in performance improvement opportunities.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the clinical manager.

Benefits

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Retirement Savings Match.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program.
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program.
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Discounts to on-campus dining.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees