Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) II

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Job description

Department
HOME HEALTH - 207151
Worker Sub Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Job Description

As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers. The LPTA may be employed in the Home Health setting, and under the direction of the supervising Physical or Occupational Therapist, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, supports treatment for addressing the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline, therapist guided interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process. Feedback from the LPTA is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care. The LPTA is responsible for establishing and maintaining discipline specific competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education. The LPTA is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure and documentation and billing guidelines.
The home health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication and the therapist assistant will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies widely across the spectrums of acuity, age, and diagnosis.
In addition, the employee maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates, and stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner.

Education
Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required
CNA or equivalent training preferred

Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant nursing experience preffered.
Minimum of 5 years of nursing case management experience required, preferably with patients over the age of 65.

Certification & Licensures
Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire (PT, OT) required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
West Virginia licensure or eligible may be required depending upon geographical area assigned
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 the first year of employment. Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies. Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency for entry level, setting defined, basic competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Physical Demands
23 A Therapist

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

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. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

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