PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Group; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is hiring a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatment and education to patients in home health settings. This role emphasizes building trusted relationships, autonomy, and offers opportunities for continuing education. Candidates must have a current license and CPR certification.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Current license, registration, or certification to assist in physical therapy practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction to improve patient well-being.
• Instruct patients in exercises, functional activities, and safety.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment.

Skills

Patient Education

Exercise Instruction

Communication

Education

Current license to assist in physical therapy

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant.

At University 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, 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, following the treatment plan set only as defined by the supervising PT; performing only procedures qualified and trained for; and making recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in condition. Coordinates care with other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Instructs patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members within the scope of practice of the physical therapy assistant.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current license, registration, or certification to assist in physical therapy practice in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

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 regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

At LHC Group, we offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

University Home Health Services—a part of LHC Group—serves as the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports patients where and when they need it. Our services include home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals. Our shared purpose is: It's all about helping people.