Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Group, Inc. • Rocky Hill, CT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Summary

The 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.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, responsible to follow all state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, and to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist.
Perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Instruct and aid patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the physical therapy assistant and according to state laws.
Observe, record, and report to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition, coordinating care with other healthcare team members as appropriate.
Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team in therapy areas within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
Visit patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
Complete a progress note for each visit according to the Plan of Treatment and submit progress notes per LHC policy.
Participate in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
Adhere to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
Participate in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

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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