Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

LHC Group, Inc.; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Homecare, part of LHC Group, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant. This role involves building trusted relationships with patients in a home setting, providing exercise instruction, and adhering to treatment plans under the supervision of a physical therapist. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patients' well-being and advance your career through continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Tennessee, current CPR certification required.
• Must possess dependable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Follows treatment plans and instructions from supervising PT.
• Instructs patients in exercises and reports patient responses.
• Coordinates care with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Education

Exercise Instruction

Coordination with Healthcare Team

Education

Current license for PTA in Tennessee

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.

At Unity Health Homecare, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. If you're passionate 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, 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 physical therapy in home care, adhering to the treatment plan set by the supervising PT, performing only procedures qualified and trained for, and recommending changes to the plan of care to the supervising PT.
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, nurse, and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition. Coordinates care with the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Instructs patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members within the scope of practice of the PTA.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

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

Company Overview

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, 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

Unity Health HomeCare, part of LHC Group, is a preferred post-acute care partner delivering high-quality, cost-effective care across hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare. We are united by a single purpose: It's all about helping people.