Physical Therapist Assistant

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with employer match

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A non-profit healthcare agency in Vermont is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team in St. Albans. The role includes working collaboratively to develop care plans, providing skilled treatments, and ensuring comprehensive patient care. Candidates must possess an associate's degree and a valid Vermont license. The position offers competitive wages and up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus along with various employee benefits including health insurance, flexible schedules, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, with valid Vermont State license.
• Collaboration in care planning is crucial.
• Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing patient care plans with Physical Therapists.
• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments and education.
• Coordinate care with clinical team members.
• Report changes in patient conditions effectively.
• Complete required paperwork complying with regulations.

Skills

Patient assessment and progress tracking

Collaboration with healthcare team

Patient/caregiver education

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Valid Vermont State Physical Therapist Assistant license

Job description

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Franklin County. The position offers a competitive wage and up to a $3,000 sign on bonus. Benefitting employees include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible schedules, continuing education tuition assistance, and CEU work courses.

About VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non‑profit home health and hospice care agencies. We deliver a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to add heart and soul to healthcare. We provide customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions and those who need short‑term care. We are recognized as one of the nation’s top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)

• In collaboration with Physical Therapists, assists in the development of a plan of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety as documented by the clinical record.
• Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment, including restorative and maintenance therapeutic techniques, patient/caregiver education, and assessment of patient status and progress on each visit, ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• Assists in coordinating patient care with other clinical team members, including but not limited to physicians, nurses, caregivers, physical therapists, other rehab services and students, ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Actively remains vigilant to identify and report changes in patient conditions related to the prescribed plan of care and takes action to report changes in patient status to the case manager in a timely manner.
• Completes and coordinates required paperwork in compliance with federal and state regulations, organizational and departmental policies and standards of care, and APTA guidelines to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and outcomes achieved, as evidenced in the clinical record.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited university or college (required).
• Valid Vermont State Physical Therapist Assistant license (required).
• Prior physical therapist assistant experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Continuing education tuition assistance for work‑related courses (eligible staff).