LPTA: Outpatient PT Assistant - Growth & Impact

Lifepoint Health; Galax (VA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Free gym membership

Job summary

Twin County Regional Healthcare in Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to support one-on-one patient care in our outpatient rehab gym. The role collaborates with supervising therapists to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in the program, a VA LPTA license, and BLS within 30 days of hire. Hourly pay range is provided, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in program of discipline is required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Current VA LPTA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs

Education

Associates Degree in program of discipline

Job description

Twin County Regional Healthcare in Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to support one-on-one patient care in our outpatient rehab gym. The role collaborates with supervising therapists to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in the program, a VA LPTA license, and BLS within 30 days of hire. Hourly pay range is provided, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within