Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health - Per Diem

Overview

The Home Health Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides direct patient care in the patient's home environment as part of a multidisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, social work, and home health techs. The PTA provides direct, one-on-one patient care in accordance with the plan of care designed by the supervising therapist. The home health agency relies heavily on technology;

email is a primary means of communication, and the PTA uses a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies across acuity, age, and diagnosis. The PTA works under the supervision of a therapist and a physical therapy team under the direction of a clinical team manager. Employment begins with a 4–6-week orientation with a seasoned preceptor.

Additional duties may include performance improvement opportunities and other duties as assigned by the clinical manager. Working in home health provides variety in settings and clinical challenges, bringing meaningful change to patients’ daily lives.

Department: HOME HEALTH - 207151

Work Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Grade: 181

The Home Health PTA provides direct patient care in the patient s home environment as part of a multidisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, social work, and home health techs. The PTA will provide direct, one-on-one patient care in accordance with the plan of care designed by the supervising therapist. Documentation is completed in an electronic record. Employment includes a 4–6-week orientation with a seasoned preceptor to ensure readiness before treating on own.

Additional duties may include performance improvement opportunities and other duties as assigned by the clinical manager. Working in home health provides variety of settings, scenery, and clinical challenges, offering an opportunity to contribute to patients  daily lives.

Associates degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.

Minimum 5 years clinical experience (10,400 hours).

Virginia licensure or eligible is required. Valid driver s license and reliable transportation is required. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 9

Healthcare Provider A0(HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within first year of employment. Competent to interact with patients according to their needs based on age. Must not have been convicted of or have pending charges of any barrier crime. Must have access to transfer electronic data.

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U:
  An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. Several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit