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Physical Therapy Assistant (Lpta)

LifePoint Hospitals
  • Galax, VA
  • $23.98–$32.37 Per Hour
4 days ago

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

Your experience matters

Twin County Regional Healthcare is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

We are housed in a brand-new outpatient gym where our rehab team is committed to community outreach including hosting a monthly stroke support group. We offer one-on-one patient interactions, a strong team culture, rotating weekends, and opportunities for growth and development. We balance new techniques and specialties including dry needling, certified hand therapy, and FEES, with a personalized, community-focused approach to healthcare.

How you will contribute

A Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) who excels in this role:

  • Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.

  • Seeks consultation as necessary.

  • Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.

  • Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.

  • Documents services provided and patient response/progress.

  • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

  • Assists with patient discharge planning.

  • Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage. Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for

  • Associates Degree in program of discipline
  • Current VA LPTA license.
  • BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Hourly range: $23.98- $32.37

EEOC Statement

Twin County Regional Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twin County is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGalax, VA
Salary$23.98–$32.37 Per Hour

Skills

  • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)unmatched
  • Community Programsunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Discharge Plansunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Physical Therapyunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched
  • Tuition Feesunmatched

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