What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunity position at LHC Group?
About the Position
We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team of compassionate healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing patient care and support in a home health setting.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing and aiding patients in various aspects of physical therapy, including exercise instruction and patient education. They will also observe, record, and report on patient progress and coordinate care with other healthcare team members.
- 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.
- Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records of patient progress and report to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive compensation package, medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401k retirement plan, continuing education opportunities, and a sign-on bonus.
