Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

Omama Home Healthcare•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare that will allow you to make a difference in people's lives while you grow your career? We are OMAMA Home Health Care, a leading home health care company, and want you to apply your energy and skills to this dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and become an integral part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care to our clients. OMAMA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to fill the role of Physical Therapy Assistant to develop and manage relationships with our clients in the community to promote OMAMA Home Health Care services and help expand our Medicare home health business in the WORCESTER Metro TERRITORY. This position requires an individual who is highly motivated, results driven, and able to develop and build strong, lasting relationships JOB DESCRIPTION Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA ) JOB SUMMARY : A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the 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.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participates in Inservice programs and presents Inservice programs as assigned.
Participates in QAPI activities as assigned
Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.
Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
Participates in educating the patient and family.
Performs maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist, when acting within the therapy scope of practice defined by applicable state licensure laws.