Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA (Home Health)

LHC Group; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their team in Hattiesburg, MS. This full-time role involves assisting in patient care and education, building relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should hold current licensure and CPR certification.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Must possess a current physical therapy assistant license.
• CPR certification required.
• Access to reliable transportation and insurance needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction per established care plan.
• Instruct patients in active and passive exercises.
• Observe and report patient's response to treatment.

Skills

Patient Education

Independence

Communication

Education

Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in physical therapy

Current CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA (Home Health)

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Summary

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, LPTA).

At MS HomeCare, 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.

Summary

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, LPTA).

At MS HomeCare, 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
  
  
  

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 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

Mississippi HomeCare of Hattiesburg 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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