Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Group; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Physical Therapy Assistant, offering patients exceptional care and support. This role focuses on building relationships, instruction in exercises, and collaborative team coordination to enhance patient well-being in their home environment. With values centered on caring and trust, we provide opportunities for growth and professional development.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Current license required to assist in physical therapy.
• CPR certification is mandatory.
• 2,000 hours of supervised patient-related services or 3 years experience required in PA.

Responsibilities

• Provides exercise instruction and patient education.
• Coordinates care with the healthcare team.
• Records and reports patient's response to treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Exercise instruction

Collaboration

Education

License as Physical Therapy Assistant

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.

At Conemaugh 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
• flexible scheduling 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 stateof practice.
• Current CPR certificationis required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle orpublic transportation.

Additional State Requirements

• PA: Must have 2,000 hours of experience providing patient-related services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or worked as a physical therapist assistant for at least 3 years between October2, 2003 and October 2, 2008 (Part time work is acceptable if equivalent to 3 years of full timework).

Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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

Conemaugh Home Health a part ofLHC 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.