Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

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

Job Duties

This position will provide exceptional therapy services to geropsychiatric patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering established therapy treatment plans in accordance with the standards set by state regulations, facility policies, and departmental guidelines.

Implements established therapy treatment plans and provides therapy interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist.

Documents patient care according to professional standards, facility policies, and departmental guidelines.

Actively participates in quality improvement program development and professional growth activities including staff training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA associate degree program
• Licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a Physical Therapy Assistant without restriction

Additional Considerations

Relevant geriatric and mental health experience preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Equal Opportunity

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges as listed under Virginia Code
• 19.2-392.02.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Veteran Preference

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.