LPTA, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Longview - Full Time

Davita Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatments and assist in patient care. The role includes developing treatment plans and delivering exercise instruction while ensuring quality care through skilled monitoring and involvement in patient evaluations. Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree along with necessary licensure and certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Licensure as LPTA in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Independently deliver a treatment plan addressing patients' needs.
• Monitor patients and report adverse reactions.
• Apply judgment to treatment observations.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Treatment Planning

Communication

Reasoning and Judgment

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Description

Summary:

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program.

Responsibilities:

• Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing LOS
• Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility
• Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment
• Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing
• Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications
• Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment
• Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies and current protocols

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate Degree

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LPTA License in the state of employment
• BLS

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time