Occupational Therapist Assistant

LHC Group; Morristown (TN, NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives as a Physical Therapy Assistant. In this role, you will build trusted relationships with patients, providing essential care and support. Enjoy the independence and autonomy that comes with this position, along with opportunities for career growth and continuing education. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow in a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Health and Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• Current OTA licensure and CPR certification are mandatory.
• Ability to follow state laws in physical therapy practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and exercise instruction to improve patient well-being.
• Coordinate care with healthcare team and report patient responses.

Skills

Patient Education

Exercise Instruction

Communication Skills

Autonomy

Education

OTA Licensure

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.

At UT 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

Responsibilities

*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 OTA licensure in the state of


• Current CPR certification


• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public

Additional State Requirements

• TN: No additional state specific requirements.

Company OverviewLHC 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.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

University of TN Medical Center Home Care Services - Home Health a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.