Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA), PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Galax (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Development

Job summary

Twin County Regional Healthcare, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) for PRN hours in the outpatient rehab gym. You will work under the supervising therapist, implementing treatment plans and contributing to a patient-centered care approach.

Requirements include an VA LPTA license and a BLS certification within 30 days of hire; benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree in Physical Therapy program.
• Current VA LPTA license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Documents services provided and patient progress.
• Educates the patient and family about deficits.
• Assists with discharge planning.

Skills

LPTA license

BLS certification

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)- PRN

Your experience matters

Twin County Regional Healthcare is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

We are housed in a brand-new outpatient gym where our rehab team is committed to community outreach including hosting a monthly stroke support group. We offer one-on-one patient interactions, a strong team culture, rotating weekends, and opportunities for growth and development. We balance new techniques and specialties including dry needling, certified hand therapy, and FEES, with a personalized, community-focused approach to healthcare.

How you will contribute

A Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) who excels in this role:

• 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

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage. Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for

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

Hourly range: $23.98- $32.37

EEOC Statement

Twin County Regional Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twin County is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.