Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

BrightSpring Health Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team at AT Home Care & Hospice. In this role, you will deliver direct patient care, support therapy, and ensure compliance with care plans, working in a home environment. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including mileage reimbursement and flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Monthly car allowance

Medical, dental and vision

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Must possess current licensure to practice in Virginia.
• 1+ year PTA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy per established plans.
• Aid patients with therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Physical therapy techniques

Documentation accuracy

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Our Company

AT Home Care & Hospice

Overview

Home Health Experience Preferred

Flexible Work Schedule

Coverage area: North territory, Madison, Culpeper

Our Home Health Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Come join our incredible team of clinicians and supportive leadership and make a meaningful impact with your career today!!!

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Monthly car allowance
• Medical, dental and vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Direct and aid patient in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
• Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
• Instruct in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
• Observe and report to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in condition
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the CAPTE with current licensure to practice in state of operation
• 1+ year PTA experience
• Home health experience preferred
• Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

About our Line of Business

At AT Home Care & Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home.We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families.AT Home Care & Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams.We are proud to have experts in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.athomecareandhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

PTA Physical Therapist Assistant