What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant position at LHC Group?
Job Description:
At LHC Group, we seek a skilled Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to provide high-quality care to our patients. The ideal candidate will be licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy and have current CPR certification.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• 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.
• Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Education and Experience:
• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of
• Current CPR certification is
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Company Overview: LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
At LHC Group, we seek a skilled Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to provide high-quality care to our patients. The ideal candidate will be licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy and have current CPR certification.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• 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.
• Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Education and Experience:
• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of
• Current CPR certification is
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Company Overview: LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
