What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Valley Health?
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 will provide 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 will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies widely across the spectrums of acuity, age, and diagnosis. The PTA works under the supervision of a therapist and a physical therapy team that is under the direction of a clinical team manager. Employment begins with a 4–6-week orientation with a seasoned preceptor to ensure that the clinician is well prepared when they begin treating on their own. Additional job duties may include performance improvement opportunities, and other duties as assigned by the clinical manager. Working in home health provides endless variety of setting, scenery, and clinical challenges, and provides a unique opportunity to enter and work within the real-life environments of our patients, bringing meaningful change to their daily lives.
Education
Associates degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
Experience
Minimum 5 years clinical experience (10,400 hours).
Certification & Licensure
Virginia licensure or eligible is required.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Qualifications
Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within first year of employment.
Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
Must not have been convicted of or have pending charges of any barrier crime.
Must have access to transfer electronic data.