Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and dental

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k with company match

Job summary

Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center in Danville, Virginia seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to implement treatment plans under a Physical Therapist, ensuring compliance with state regulations and promoting resident wellbeing.

Applicants must hold a two-year PTA degree, have passed the NPTE, and be licensed or actively pursuing licensure in Virginia; the role offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold a two-year Associate Degree as a PTA.
• Must have passed the NPTE exam and hold Virginia state license or be actively pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with facility staff to promote residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing.

Skills

Two-year PTA degree

NPTE exam passed

Virginia license in progress/active

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

MUST HOLD SPECIFIC TWO YEAR ASSOCIATES DEGREE AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT, PASSED THE NPTE EXAM AND POSSESS THE VA STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE.

Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center, a 120 healthcare center in Danville, Virginia, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) who is licensed in Virginia or is a graduate of an approved PTA program and is actively working toward licensure.

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for implementing treatment programs established by the Physical Therapist in accordance with all state, federal and JCAHO regulations. They collaborate with facility staff to promote the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing for the residents.

Must be currently licensed in Virginia or is a graduate of an approved PTA program and is actively working toward licensure.

We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full time associates which include

• affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire
• paid time off
• extra pay for holidays
• a 401k with company match