Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

HSA/FSA for childcare & life insurance

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Home Health Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver direct, one-on-one patient care in patients' homes as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will document electronically and follow a plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.

Employment includes a 4–6 week orientation with a preceptor, with opportunities for performance improvement and diverse clinical challenges in home health settings.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Virginia licensure or eligibility required to practice.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-on-one PTA care in patients' homes as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Follow the plan of care designed by supervising therapist.
• Use laptop to document in electronic medical records.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing performance improvement activities.
• Coordinate care with nursing, therapy, and home health staff.

Skills

Patient care

EHR documentation

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Department

HOME HEALTH - 207151 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $23.43 - $35.15

Job Description

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.

Education

Associates degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.

Experience

Minimum 5 years clinical experience (10,400 hours).

Certification & Licensure

Virginia licensure or eligible is required. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within first year of employment.
• Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
• Must not have been convicted of or have pending charges of any barrier crime.
• Must have access to transfer electronic data.

Benefits

• 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
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.

In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.