Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Membership to Healthy U

Résumé du poste

Valley Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in Winchester, VA. The PTA will deliver best-practice rehabilitation services in the home health setting, working under the direction of a supervising therapist. Responsibilities include providing interventions for patient needs, documenting electronically, and maintaining discipline-specific competence. Benefits include a zero-deductible health plan, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and a robust employee assistance program. Join a team committed to creating an environment where caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
• Competence to interact with patients, including age-specific needs.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality, best-practice services to customers.
• Support treatment for skilled and medically necessary needs of patients.
• Monitor fiduciary responsibilities and deliver rehabilitation services in a timely manner.

Description du poste

Job Description

New hires may be eligible for relocation assistance and a sign‑on bonus of up to $5k.

As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), the employee supports Valley Health’s Mission and Vision by delivering high‑quality, best‑practice services to customers. The LPTA may work in the Home Health setting, and under the direction of a supervising Physical or Occupational Therapist, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include supporting treatment for skilled and medically necessary needs of patients, providing therapist‑guided interventions to improve safety and functional independence, and giving critical feedback to determine and recommend the patient’s progression through the continuum of care. The LPTA establishes and maintains discipline‑specific competence, identifies educational requirements, seeks learning opportunities from advanced clinicians, and participates in continuing education. The LPTA monitors fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely, efficient manner, complying with licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines.

The home health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication and the therapist assistant will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies widely in acuity, age, and diagnosis.

In addition, the employee maintains a working knowledge of and supports departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives, stays current with communications (such as email), and acts in a professional, timely manner.

Department

HOME HEALTH – 207151

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Education

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required
• CNA or equivalent training preferred

Certification & Licensures

• Virginia or West Virginia licensure, or a transitional license at the time of hire (PT, OT) required
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• West Virginia licensure or eligibility may be required depending on the geographical area assigned
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) certification prior to completion of orientation

Qualifications

Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.

Competence to interact with patients, including age‑specific needs, and ability to perform discipline‑specific interventions with consistent proficiency.

FLSA Classification

Non‑exempt

Physical Demands

23 A Therapist

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full‑time employees include:

• Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program for emotional well‑being
• Membership to Healthy U: incentive‑based wellness program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account and flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. Additional perks include discounts to on‑campus dining and more. For the full scale of our benefits, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.