What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant position at LHC Group?
About the Job
LHC Group is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Clermont, Florida.
- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
This is an ongoing staff position that requires physical presence at work location. The salary will be commensurate with experience.
Job Summary
We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at Mederi Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group.
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:
- to build trusted therapist-patient relationships
- continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- independence and autonomy
- career growth possibilities
Giving your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
Duties and 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.
- You will follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care and make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Instruct patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
- You will 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.
- Cooking relevant information with other members of the healthcare team as necessary.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- a current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of practice.
- a valid CPR certification.
- a current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
About Us
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.
Mederi Caretenders, a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it.
