Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant / LPTA

Friendship Retirement Community • Roanoke, VA

3d • $31 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Friendship is seeking a full-time Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) for its Friendship Health & Rehab South team in Roanoke, Virginia. The LPTA provides physical therapy treatment under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, carrying out established treatment plans and coordinating care with other departments. The role also involves safe use of therapeutic equipment, communication with care teams and families, monitoring treatment progress, supporting quality improvement, and supervising or collaborating with aides, students, and others as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of Virginia.
• The role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day.
• Frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care or rehabilitation facility.

Responsibilities

• Implement and carry out goal-oriented treatment plans and programs established by a Physical Therapist, in coordination with other departments.
• Follow departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency policies and procedures.
• Operate departmental and therapeutic equipment proficiently and safely.
• Communicate appropriately and promptly with doctors, medical and rehabilitation team members, the department head, resident families, and others as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist and departmental policies.
• Monitor treatment plan progress and notify the Physical Therapist of deficiencies requiring adjustments.
• Participate in program development and quality assurance and improvement efforts.
• Meet Friendship’s quality, efficiency, and customer service requirements.
• Supervise and collaborate with rehabilitation aides or technicians, students, and others as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve resident care quality and departmental operations.
• Follow infection control protocols to support facility and resident safety.
• Participate in facility in-services and continuing education related to facility policies and procedures and physical therapy.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Education assistance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary insurance, including additional life, accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

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