Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

LHC Group

$104K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current licensed, registered, or certified in physical therapy assistance in the relevant state.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
  • Access to a reliable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Follow state laws governing home care physical therapy and adhere to the supervising PT's treatment plans.
  • Instruct and assist patients with exercises, muscle re-education, and daily living activities.
  • Record and report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising PT and healthcare team.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy procedures within assistant scope.

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits offered including mileage reimbursement.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexible scheduling and autonomy in the role.
  • Potential for career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Excellent benefits & mileage reimbursement offered! Rate averages $50+ per visit.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:

  • the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships


  • continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities


  • flexible scheduling and autonomy


  • career growth possibilities


Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.

  • Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.


  • Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.


  • Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.


  • Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.


Qualifications

License Requirements

  • Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.


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