Empowering Physical Therapy Assistant: Growth Perks

Lifepoint Health; Zachary (LA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary, LA seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) to join the Med Surg team. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to implement rehabilitation care plans, help patients participate in tasks to restore function, and communicate progress to the team.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA program with an associate degree, current PTA licensure, and CPR if required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required)

Responsibilities

• Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws

Skills

Team collaboration

Care plan implementation

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary, LA seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) to join the Med Surg team. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to implement rehabilitation care plans, help patients participate in tasks to restore function, and communicate progress to the team.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA program with an associate degree, current PTA licensure, and CPR if required.