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LHC Group Inc Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health) PRN in Vancleave, Mississippi
This Position is for a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health) with a work location in Vancleave, MS.
Job Description / Summary
Hiring for a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, LPTA).
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:
The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
Independence and autonomy
Career growth possibilities
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.
Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; 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.
Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.