Physical Therapist Asst

Interim HealthCare of SW Virginia is hiring Part time Physical Therapist Assistant for the Christiansburg, VA area.

Physical therapist assistants provide services for treating impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist, and in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice, applicable law and regulation, as well as Interim HealthCare policies and procedures and clinical pathways.

What we offer our Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA):

• Competitive pay, flexible schedule, weekly pay

• A dedication to work/life balance

• One-on-One patient care

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Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), you will:

• Provide in-home patient visits based on the patient's plan of care under the direction of a Physical Therapist (PT).

• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.

• Observe, record, and report to the supervising provider, the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.

• Educate the patient and family on how they can best participate, assist, and contribute to the patient's rehabilitation.

To qualify for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with us:

• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Virginia

• Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification.

• Valid state-issued driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation; willingness to travel.

• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Physical Therapist (PTA) in a home health or similar setting.

At Interim HealthCare Home Care, we know that your loved ones deserve the very best - that's why we attend to each individual's needs in the comfort and dignity of their home. Through nursing, personal care, therapy, case management, and a full complement of specialized services, we bring quality care where it's needed most. We were called to care so that you can focus on being a family member.