Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed

LHC Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in the Haltom City area. The role involves providing therapy, patient education, and coordinating care while ensuring compliance with state laws. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Career Growth Possibilities

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience as a licensed PTA.
• Current license to assist in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and aids patients in exercises and therapy.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment.
• Coordinates care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Education

Exercise Instruction

Communication

Education

Current CPR Certification

Licensed PTA

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed

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Summary

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in the Haltom City area.

Summary

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in the Haltom City area.

Salary based on full-time employment and max productivity: $60000 to $70000 per year

At DFW 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
• 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.
  
  
  

Additional State Requirements

• TX: Must have one (1) year of experience as a licensed PTA.
  
  
  

Company Overview LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

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

DFW Home Health Ft Worth 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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