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

Valley Health System • Shenandoah, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers. 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. The LPTA is responsible for establishing and maintaining discipline specific competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education. The LPTA is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure and documentation and billing guidelines. The home health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication and the therapist assistant will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies widely across the spectrums of acuity, age, and diagnosis. In addition, the employee 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
• 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
• West Virginia licensure or eligible may be required depending upon geographical area assigned
• 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.
• Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency for entry level, setting defined, basic competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.

Nice To Haves

• CNA or equivalent training preferred
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Supports treatment for addressing the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient.
• Provides discipline, therapist guided interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process.
• Establishes and maintains discipline specific competence.
• Identifies educational needs and seeks out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education.
• Delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure and documentation and billing guidelines.
• Uses a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record.
• Maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates.
• Stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus of up to $5k
• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• 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
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree