Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Group; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 46,838 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Autonomy in role

Career growth possibilities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rosedale is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient care and support therapy routines. Responsibilities include treatment performance, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will be licensed with CPR certification. Competitive pay at $34 to $37 per hour and opportunities for flexible scheduling and career growth.

Qualifications

• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education.
• Instruct and aid patients in various therapies.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient education

Exercise instruction

Communication

Job description

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Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Pay based on full-time employment and max productivity: $34 to $37 per hour.

At HomeCall, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant you can expect:

• To build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

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 & Experience

License Requirements

• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

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