Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Interim HealthCare of SW Virginia is hiring a (PTA) Physical Therapist Assistant for the Danville 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

Excited to hear more? Apply below.

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 wil l:

• 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.

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, in house therapy they provide.

Company Overview

Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time. If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws