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

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice • Birmingham, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients intermittently in their residences, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT). The position helps improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and supports their return to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities. The role works in the agency office and patients’ homes and includes travel to and from patient homes.

Requirements

• Graduate of a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed, registered, or certified in the state(s) where practicing.
• Accept the Agency’s philosophy and goals.
• 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.
• Help improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and support their 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 PT-established plan of care.
• Consult with the PT regarding changes in treatment.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participate in 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree