Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA; Home Health - First Shift

Job Description

New hires may be eligible for relocation assistance and a sign‑on bonus of up to $5k.

As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), the employee supports the overall mission and vision of Valley Health by providing high‑quality, best‑practice services to customers. The PTA may be employed in a home‑health setting, and under the direction of a supervising physical or occupational therapist, is an active interdisciplinary team member. The PTA supports treatment to address skilled and medically necessary patient needs and provides discipline‑specific, therapist‑guided interventions to improve safety and functional independence through the rehabilitation process.

Feedback from the PTA is critical to recommend patient progression through the continuum of care and to maintain discipline‑specific competence. The PTA is mindful of fiduciary responsibilities and delivers services efficiently while complying with licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines. The home health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication, and the PTA will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record.

The patient population varies widely across spectrums of acuity, age, and diagnosis. The employee also maintains a working knowledge of departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives and updates, staying current with communications such as email in a professional and timely manner.

Department: HOME HEALTH - 207151

Worker Sub‑Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

First Shift (United States)

Pay Range: $23.43 – $35.15 per hour

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required; CNA or equivalent training preferred.

• Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license (PT/OT) required at time of hire.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• West Virginia licensure or eligibility may be required depending on geographical area assigned.

New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Basic computer and keyboarding skills; participation in computer training within the first year of employment is expected. Competence in interacting with patients, including age‑specific competencies, and proficiency in providing discipline‑specific interventions is required.

Physical demands consistent with a therapist’s role.

• Zero‑deductible health plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement savings match
• Employee assistance program for emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U – an incentive‑based wellness program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account and flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. Additional perks include discounts to on‑campus dining.