Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Lead - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health • Alamogordo, NM

5d

About The Position

Summary: Leads and serves as a resource for the department. Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress. Responsibilities: The lead therapist reports directly to the department manager/director and/or his/her designee Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, assistants and therapists working in his/her area relating to the provision of physical, occupational, or speech therapy services The lead therapist is responsible for the interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment Accountable for the daily operations of his/her unit and for implementation of program needs as determined by the manager/director

Requirements

• Associate Degree required
• LPTA License in the state of employment or Compact required
• BLS required

Responsibilities

• Leads and serves as a resource for the department.
• Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels.
• Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress.
• Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, assistants and therapists working in his/her area relating to the provision of physical, occupational, or speech therapy services
• Responsible for the interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment
• Accountable for the daily operations of his/her unit and for implementation of program needs as determined by the manager/director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees