Lead Therapist PTA or OTA

Vertis Therapy

1 month ago

New Whiteland, IndianaFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vertis Therapy as a Lead Therapist PTA or OTA – Flexible Schedule in United States. Description Vertis Therapy is growing! We are looking for a detail-oriented, passionate Lead Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for our brand-new build Assisted Living and Independent Living in New Whiteland, IN.

Key Responsibilities

Ensures that rehabilitation services are provided in compliance with Vertis and facility policies and procedures; State, Federal, and professional organization regulatory standards and guidelines.

Coordinates resident screening (PT/OT/SLP) programs.

Serves as advocate for meeting the rehabilitation needs of residents.

Coordinates attendance at care plan and departmental meetings.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Current license/certification in the state of Indiana.

Minimum one (1) year experience in rehabilitation setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Compensation

1:1 Treatments

Experienced Team

Career Advancement The Lead Therapist's primary responsibility is for leadership of the therapy team including management of the day

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Vertis Therapy as a Lead Therapist PTA or OTA – Flexible Schedule.

Key Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCustomer ServiceDepartment OperationsRegulatory ComplianceResident ScreeningCare Plan CoordinationBilling AccuracyStaff SchedulingRestorative Program CoordinationSurvey PreparationStaff TrainingClinical Program ImplementationPerformance ReviewsProductivity AnalysisPatient Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Therapist PTA or OTA at Vertis Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Vertis Therapy is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Whiteland, Indiana.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Leadership, Team Development, Customer Service, Department Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Resident Screening, Care Plan Coordination, Billing Accuracy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The primary responsibility involves leading the therapy team, managing daily operations of the therapy department, supervising staff, and coordinating RUG management, with patient care as a secondary focus. This role ensures rehabilitation services comply with all relevant policies, regulations, and...

Benefits package: Schedule Flexibility, Excellent Benefits, 1:1 Treatments, Experienced Team, Career Advancement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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