HealthPro Heritage has a great Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Opportunity.

Need: Full-time, Part-time and PRN

Location: Warde Health Center in Windham, NH -Warde is expanding and plans to open new skilled unit of 16 beds for April 1st. 

Compensation Range: $32-$37/hr based on years of experience.

What makes Warde Health Center an attractive workplace for therapists

• Mission-driven, person-centered care philosophy. Warde is run by Catholic Charities New Hampshire (CCNH), and their public materials emphasize “person-centered care” — tailoring care plans, meals, social and spiritual support to each resident’s needs, background and preferences.

• Holistic care model, beyond just nursing or physical health. In addition to skilled nursing and rehabilitation, Warde provides social services, pastoral/spiritual care, dietician oversight, psychiatric/mental-health services, and therapy. That context gives a therapist a chance to work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing integrated care.

• Smaller, community-oriented facility. With about 32 beds and high occupancy, Warde appears to be more intimate than large institutions. That environment may allow for more meaningful relationships with residents and better continuity in therapy / support — often a plus for therapists wanting to build rapport and long-term therapeutic relationships.

• Good reputation and quality standards. As of March 2025, Warde has a 5-star overall rating from the relevant oversight agency, excelling in health inspection and staffing quality. This suggests a well-managed, quality-focused workplace — which tends to support better working conditions, safer environments, and more stable resident populations.

• Opportunities for meaningful impact with an often vulnerable population. Because Warde serves seniors needing short-term rehab, long-term care, assisted living, and sometimes palliative or respite care, a therapist working there can make a real difference in residents’ mental, emotional, and social wellness — potentially enhancing quality of life, reducing loneliness or depression, supporting adjustment, grief, and aging-related concerns.

• Mission and community-oriented values. Warde/CCNH emphasizes dignity, respect, compassion and holistic wellness — not only physical health but mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. If you value working in a mission-driven, values-based setting, that could resonate well.

🗣️ What you, as a therapist, could highlight about yourself to fit in there

• Emphasize holistic care, showing you understand that residents have physical and mental/spiritual/social needs.

• Stress interdisciplinary collaboration — that you’re comfortable working with nurses, social workers, dieticians, spiritual/pastoral care, rehab staff to coordinate care plans.

• Show empathy and person-centered approach: older adults often need sensitivity around aging, loss, grief, identity — you value dignity, respect, and see each resident as a unique individual.

• Bring awareness to chronic illness, transition, end-of-life, and adjustment issues: many residents may face mobility loss, memory changes, health decline — therapy could support their mental/emotional well-being through these challenges.

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability: working in a smaller, residential facility often means variable needs, changing resident profiles, and diverse challenges — being flexible, patient, and resourceful helps.

🎯 Why Warde values therapists

• Their model includes therapy, social work, mental-health/psychological support as part of whole-person care (not just physical/medical care) — so a therapist’s role is likely valued and integrated.

• Because of the smaller size and non-profit/mission-driven nature, staff may have more autonomy, more meaningful interaction with residents, and a more stable, community-focused work culture (rather than “always moving/residential turnover” in large hospitals).

• High quality standards and good facility ratings suggest Warde invests in staff and resident well-being — which often means better support and resources for therapists to do their job effectively.

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions. 
• Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

• Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
• Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.

• Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
• Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

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