LPTA / Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTAin Virginia Beach and surrounding areas!Discover a new lane in therapy where treatments are personal and outcomes are optimal. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll help patients regain their strength, manage their pain and reach their goals in a home setting where therapy is customized to their daily lives.Our PTAs enjoy some excellent benefits:Full Time $65,000- $75,000/Year based on experienceEligible for performance and tenure-based bonuses1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomesFlexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balanceOnline training provides ability to earn CEUsTuition discounts through Rasmussen UniversityPaid Time Off and Company Paid HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life insurance offeredAs a Physical Therapist Aide, here's a big-picture view of what you'll do:Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injuryWork as part of a home health team focused on the patient's plan of care and goalsObserve movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as neededAssist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobilityEducate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-careEducate family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercisesA few must-haves for PTAs:Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PT license in VirginiaCPR CertificationMinimum of 2 years of physical therapy aide experience, ideally in home healthcareKnowledge of state and federal home health regulationsGood clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassionValid Driver's License and/or reliable transportationInterim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status