Geriatric PT Assistant for Mental Health Therapy

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid life insurance

Retirement plans

13 paid holidays

Annual leave

Family personal leave

Sick leave

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide exceptional therapy services to geropsychiatric patients. The candidate will deliver established therapy treatment plans in line with state regulations, facility policies, and departmental guidelines.

They will implement therapy interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist and document patient care according to professional standards.

Qualifications

• PTA degree required to practice in Virginia.
• Experience with geriatric and mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional therapy services to geropsychiatric patients and deliver established treatment plans.
• Implement therapy interventions under a licensed therapist's direction.
• Document patient care according to professional standards and policy.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and staff training.

Skills

Geropsychiatric care

Education

PTA associate degree

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide exceptional therapy services to geropsychiatric patients. The candidate will deliver established therapy treatment plans in line with state regulations, facility policies, and departmental guidelines.

They will implement therapy interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist and document patient care according to professional standards.