$5000 Sign on Bonus Physical Therapist Assistant- Centralia, Washington

LHC Group; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading home health provider as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Centralia, WA. You will build trusted relationships with patients, provide essential treatments, and enjoy opportunities for professional growth. At LHC Group, we prioritize a culture of caring and support.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Current license, registration, or certification to practice physical therapy.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatments and provides exercise instructions to enhance patient well-being.
• Educates patients and coordinates care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Current license to practice physical therapy

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

*Posting Description of Internal Candidates

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Centralia, WA!

$30 - $45 / hour

At Assured Home Health, part of LHC Group, we foster a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We value meaningful connections with patients, their families, our colleagues, and the communities we serve. Join us and find a home for your career.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:

1. The ability to build trusted, in-person relationships with patients
2. Opportunities for continuing education and tuition reimbursement
3. Independence and autonomy in your work
4. Career growth possibilities

Bring your passion for serving others and your drive for delivering higher-quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatments, provides exercise instructions, and educates patients to enhance their well-being, following the established plan of care.

Responsible for adhering to all state-specific laws governing physical therapy in home care, performing only procedures for which qualified and trained, and recommending changes to the plan of care to the supervising PT.

Instructs and assists patients with active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training.

Observes, documents, and reports patient responses and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse, and/or physician. Coordinates care with healthcare team members as appropriate.

Educates patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members within the PTA scope of practice.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current license, registration, or certification to practice physical therapy in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.

At LHC Group, we offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits at: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.

We are proud to support your wellbeing with our benefits. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Assured Home Health, part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We provide high-quality, cost-effective care in home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care. Our shared purpose is: It's all about helping people.