Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital This position will provide exceptional therapy services to geropsychiatric patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering established therapy treatment plans in accordance with the standards set by state regulations, facility policies, and departmental guidelines. Implements established therapy treatment plans and provides therapy interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist. Documents patient care according to professional standards, facility policies, and departmental guidelines. Actively participates in quality improvement program development and professional growth activities including staff training. Minimum qualifications: Graduation from an accredited PTA associate degree program. Licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a Physical Therapy Assistant without restriction. Relevant geriatric and mental health experience preferred. Application requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Background investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Equal opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Veteran preference: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. Benefits: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more! Virginia Department of Human Resource Management