(PRN) Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) (Vestavia Hills, AL) ProHealth Home Health & Hospice

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice•Birmingham, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Services are performed in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

Requirements

Graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Currently licensed, registered, or certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
Accept the philosophy and goals of the Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Two years of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures.
Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities.
Help patients return to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities.
Participate with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Perform skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
Consult with the PT regarding changes in treatment.
Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participate in inservice programs and present inservice programs as assigned.
Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.
Attend scheduled patient care conferences.
Prepare medical records and progress notes, and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner according to Agency policy.
Perform services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT.
Assist in preparing clinical and progress notes.
Participate in educating patients and families.