Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital to deliver established therapy plans to geropsychiatric patients. You will work under a licensed therapist to implement interventions and document care in line with state standards.

Requirements include PTA graduation from an accredited program and Virginia licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional therapy services to geropsychiatric patients.
• Deliver established therapy treatment plans under supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Document patient care according to professional standards and facility guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement program development and staff training.

Education

PTA degree

Job description

• OFFERING UP TO $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS***

Title: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range: $59,578 - $82,218

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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

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.

• 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.).

Equal Opportunity

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

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]

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.