LPTA / Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant / LPTA Home Health

in Charlottesville and surrounding areas!

Discover a new lane in therapy where treatments are personal and outcomes are optimal. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, youll 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:

• PRN Rate $55/Visit
• Eligible for performance and tenure-based bonuses
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life insurance offered

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, heres a big-picture view of what youll do:

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team focused on the patients plan of care and goals
• Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed
• Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
• Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care
• Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises

A few must-haves for PTAs:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PT license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy aide experience, ideally in home healthcare
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion
• Valid Drivers License and/or reliable transportation

Interim 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.