Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range: $33,828 - $66,198

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will provide exceptional therapy services to geropsychiatric patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering established therapy treatment plans in accordance with the standards set by state regulations, facility policies, and departmental guidelines.

Implements established therapy treatment plans and provides therapy interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist.

Documents patient care according to professional standards, facility policies, and departmental guidelines.

Actively participates in quality improvement program development and professional growth activities including staff training.

In this role, the Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant supports high-quality patient care by implementing established treatment plans and providing therapeutic interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist. The position delivers patient education as appropriate and maintains open communication with clients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote functional independence and optimal outcomes. Responsibilities include completing accurate, timely documentation in accordance with professional standards and facility policies, as well as preparing, organizing, and sanitizing treatment areas and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient environment. The Therapy Assistant also participates in staff training, contributes to quality improvement initiatives, maintains a safe setting for patients and peers, tracks treatment charges for billing, and performs additional administrative or clinical support tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited PTA associate degree program

Licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a Physical Therapy Assistant without restriction

Additional Considerations

Relevant geriatric and mental health experience preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. 

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. 

Under Virginia Code § 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges as listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.02.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). 

Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic infor