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Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Davita Inc.

Clinton (OK)

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to enhance patients' well-being through exercise instruction and education. The role requires building trusted patient relationships and a current license in physical therapy, combined with CPR certification. This position offers opportunities for career growth and flexible scheduling within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
Flexible scheduling
Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

  • Licensed to assist in physical therapy in state of practice.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Instructs patients in exercises and observes their responses.
  • Records and reports changes in patient conditions.
  • Coordinates care with other healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication
Patient Care

Education

Current licensed and registered to assist in physical therapy
CPR certification

Job description


Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.



At Assured 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

  • 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



Assured Home Health 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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