PTA

PTA

Warm Hearth at Home - Christiansburg, VA 24073

Warm Hearth at Home is looking to expand our Home Health Therapy team. Warm Hearth Village is a non-profit community of seniors that has been serving Blacksburg and the surrounding New River Valley for over 50 years. Our mission is to foster a person-centered approach to aging in an inclusive environment that redefines retirement, and to nurture a transformative culture where people live and work in community, knowing their contributions are essential to our success.

We are currently hiring a regular PRN Physical Therapist Assistant. Our Home Health agency is staffed fully in-house with a small, tight-knit administrative staff and HR department. We have experienced steady growth over the past two years with plans of continued expansion to increase our capacity to serve the community.

Pay: Hourly - $35-$40/hour depending on experience, and $0.65/mile mileage reimbursement

Office Location: Christiansburg, VA

Coverage Area: Counties of Montgomery, Giles, Floyd, Pulaski and surrounding areas

Schedule: Regular PRN (10-20 Hours/week)

Responsibilities:

• Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by the POC established by the evaluating therapist in a patient centered, evidenced based approach
• Maintain clear and effective communication regarding patient care with support staff, physicians, evaluating therapists, and family members to ensure efficient care
• Complete documentation timely, accurately, and completely

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program
• Current and valid state license to practice as a PTA in Virginia
• Drivers license and proof of auto insurance
• Experience in home health setting is preferred
• Up to Date CPR/BLS credentials, or willingness to promptly renew upon hire
• Ability and confidence to recognize red flags and/or medical emergencies in the home, and how to effectively triage