Full Time- Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Group; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant. This role is pivotal in building trusted relationships with patients and delivering high-quality care. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously, with a focus on enhancing patient well-being through tailored treatment plans. With a culture that values caring and collaboration, this position offers the chance for professional growth and continuing education. Join a team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Possibilities

Qualifications

• Licensed to assist in physical therapy practices.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction to enhance patient well-being.
• Instruct patients and coordinate care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Exercise Instruction

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant License

CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

*Posting Description of Internal Candidates

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.

$55,000 - $82,000 annually ($27 - $40 per hour)

At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve — it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

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

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

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 the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.