Physical Therapy Assistant

3 days ago

Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates Full-time
VNA Alliance is a faith based, non-profit organization based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. VNA Alliance serves Crawford, Mercer, Venango, Erie, Forest, Warren, Butler, and Lawrence counties.

We offer
skilled nursing, palliative care, and comprehensive therapy services. VNA Alliance is hiring a full time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team . The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA] is a professional qualified to provide physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Registered and Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician. WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY for the Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA]?
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Programs (Tuition Reimbursement/Fully-Paid Tuition)
• Flexible Schedule
• Unparalleled Investment in Employees QUALIFICATIONS for the Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA]
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Certified as a physical therapy assistant with a license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Has performed the minimum of 2,000 hours of physical-therapy related acts which have been signed off by a supervising LPT.
• The individual must have worked three of the five previous five years in therapy with notarization of application and copy of their resume.
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES for the Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA]
• Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Implements the therapy program established by the LPT, providing services to prevent disability, relieve pain, restoring function and independence to achieve the patient’s full potential following disease or injury.
• Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from physical therapy services

Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Workplace Wellness 403(b) Retirement Plan Paid Life Insurance Policy Direct Deposit Tuition Reimbursement Program Vacation/PTO Paid Holidays Competitive Wages Referral Program Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses Funeral Leave Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program EOE Benefits and Wages may vary based on location. Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.