Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Lpta) II

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

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.

What You Will Bring:

Education

Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required

CNA or equivalent training preferred

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.

What You Will Get:

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.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.

We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks

VA State Police

3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Grade

181

Physical Demands

23 A Therapist