Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed

LHC Group, Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Group is hiring a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in McKinney, Texas. The role involves building patient relationships, providing treatments and exercise instructions, with responsibilities grounded in providing high-quality patient care aligned with physical therapy best practices.

Benefits

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities

Flexible scheduling and autonomy

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience as a licensed PTA.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction to enhance the patient's well-being.
• Responsible for following state-specific laws regarding physical therapy in home care.
• Instruct patient and family in the areas of therapy within PTA scope.

Skills

Patient Education

Exercise Instruction

Coordination

Education

Current licensed, registered, or certified PTA

Current CPR certification

Job description

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in the McKinney 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
• flexible scheduling and autonomy

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.

Qualifications

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.

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About Us

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

DFW Home Health McKinney 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.

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Physical Therapist Assistant Pta • Mckinney, TX, US