Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA

Lifepoint Health • Lynchburg, VA

36d • $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational care for a broad range of injuries and illnesses in a compassionate, comfortable environment. This role involves working under the guidance of a supervising Physical Therapist to implement comprehensive treatment programs, modify treatments based on patient needs, identify equipment and discharge needs, and ensure patient safety. The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatment to diverse diagnostic populations, complete documentation, collaborate with support personnel, apply physical agents and therapeutic exercises, progress patients as appropriate, conduct group situations, observe treatment effects, and adhere to ethical and legal guidelines.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the care of patients.

Responsibilities

• Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities.
• Reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs.
• Identifies equipment and discharge needs.
• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
• Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary.
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
• Communicates and collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT.
• Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC.
• Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT.
• Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising PT, if needed.
• Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships.
• Demonstrates professional accountability per APTA Physical Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed