Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Group, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a full-time Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Senior Living. You will build trusted relationships with patients and perform treatments aimed at improving their well-being. The role offers independence, opportunities for career growth, and involves collaboration with a healthcare team in a community setting.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current license, registration, or certification to practice physical therapy in your state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction as per the established plan of care.
• Educate patients and coordinate with healthcare team members.
• Observe and report patient responses and condition changes.

Skills

Patient Education

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Therapy Techniques

Education

Current license to practice physical therapy

CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a full-time Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Senior Living in Whispering Oaks.

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy meaningful connections with patients, their families, our colleagues, and the communities we serve. We believe it's truly about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:

• the ability to build trusted, in-person therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• independence and autonomy in your role
• career growth possibilities

Bring your passion for serving others and your drive for delivering better, more advanced healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatments, provides exercise instruction, and patient education aimed at improving or enhancing the patient's well-being, following the established plan of care.

• Follow all state laws governing physical therapy in home care, perform only procedures qualified and trained for, and make recommendations for plan of care changes to the supervising PT.
• Instruct and assist patients with active/passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse, and/or physician. Coordinate care with healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and team members within your scope of practice.
• Note: Senior Living is considered outpatient care within a community setting.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current license, registration, or certification to practice physical therapy in your state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• PA: Must have 2,000 hours of supervised patient-related experience or have worked as a PTA for at least 3 years between October 2, 2003, and October 2, 2008 (part-time acceptable if equivalent to 3 years full-time).

Company Overview

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Sharon Regional Health System Home Health, part of the LHC Group family — the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that meets patients' needs at home, in clinics, and hospitals. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare, united by our purpose: It's all about helping people.