Full-Time PTA

Full-Time PTA

01 Oct 2024
Colorado, Alamosa, 81101 Alamosa USA

Full-Time PTA

SummaryWe are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.Salary based on full-time employment and max productivity: $49,440 to

$75,970 per year - to be paid per visit!At At Home Home Health in Alamosa, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a

culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful

connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,

each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping

people. You can find a home for your career here.As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationshipscontinuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunitiesindependence and autonomycareer growth possibilitiesGive your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced

quality healthcare.ResponsibilitiesThe Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 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.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible

to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy

in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical

Therapist; 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.

Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence based

treatment within the scope of the physical therapy assistant and according to

the state laws governing physical therapy assistants.

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.

Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and

other nearby LHC agencies as needed

According to Plan of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and

submits progress notes per LHC policy.

Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.

Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all

patients.

All other duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceLicense 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.Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.

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