PRN Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

LiveWell Partners; Tremont City (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth Opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement

Whole Person Approach

Supportive & Positive Culture

Job summary

LiveWell Partners seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide PT services under the supervision of a licensed PT. In this role you will collaborate with the care team across physicians and stakeholders to support patient plans and outcomes.

You will assist with care plans, detailed notes, and in-home activities while engaging with families and care teams to ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist in following physical therapy care plans.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and helps develop the treatment plan (revising as necessary).
• Performing PT services in line with the care plan and physician orders.
• Consult with the physical therapist regarding changes in treatment.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on in-home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to contribute to patient updates, discharge planning, etc.
• Advises and consults with agency personnel and patient family/caregivers.
• Confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the supervising physical therapist, care team, office staff, etc.

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Compensation:

Pay per visit, processed bi-weekly.

Shift Type:

PRN,flexible.

Benefits:

• Professional Growth Opportunities

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Whole Person Approach

• Supportive & Positive Culture

Summary:

The Physical Therapy Assistant (“PTA”) provides physical therapy services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The PTA works as a collaborative member of a patient’s care team, working across the internal interdisciplinary care team, physicians, and other stakeholders in our patient’s care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the physical therapist in following physical therapy care plans.

• Prepares clinical and progress notes and helps develop the treatment plan (revising as necessary).

• Performing PT services in line with the care plan and physician orders.

• Consult with the physical therapist regarding changes in treatment.

• Instruct patients and caregivers on in-home programs and activities of daily living.

• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to contribute to patient updates, discharge planning, etc.

• Advises and consults with agency personnel and patient family/caregivers.

• Confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the supervising physical therapist, care team, office staff, etc.

At LiveWell Partners, we strive to provide a fulfilling career where each team member has rewarding opportunities to positively impact our patients' lives. Every team member at LiveWell is critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our communities have come to expect from our agencies through the years.

EEO Statement:

LiveWell provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, LiveWell complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. LiveWell expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of LiveWell team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.