Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Newport News, VA

With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families.

• Employee Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits: 401k plan
• Life Insurance: company paid life insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Perks Program:
  Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences

We are seeking a qualified full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for our Newport News office location.

Provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not limited to, heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition to the physical therapist and/or the Clinical Director/Supervisor.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization team member meetings and case conferences.

• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.; or
• Has two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapy assistant and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service, except that these determinations of proficiency do not apply with respect to persons initially licensed by a State or seeking initial qualification as a physical therapy assistant after December 31, 1977.

Full-time

$30/hr-$32/hr

We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We’re more than just a company; we’re a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other’s success and well-being. Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.