Senior Living PT Assistant: Impactful Geriatric Care

Optum; Laurel (FL); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Resumo da oferta

LHC Group, part of the Optum family, seeks a Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant to provide age-appropriate physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This role involves direct patient care and participation in treatment plans, with supervision of PTA students or technicians and documentation per policy.

The position emphasizes resident-focused care, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with care teams to enhance patient outcomes in home and

Qualificações

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsabilidades

• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs, and reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient, aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilizes safe treatment techniques including the following: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Conhecimentos

CPR certification

Patient handling

Home care

Descrição da oferta de emprego

LHC Group, part of the Optum family, seeks a Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant to provide age-appropriate physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This role involves direct patient care and participation in treatment plans, with supervision of PTA students or technicians and documentation per policy.

The position emphasizes resident-focused care, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with care teams to enhance patient outcomes in home and