Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Med Surg

Lifepoint Health • Zachary, LA

4h

About The Position

At
Lane Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to
prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here,
you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a
Physical Therapist
Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making
communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,
compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of
those we serve.

How you’ll contribute
Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure
setting

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the
patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically
impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance
their performance

Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team
members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient
records

Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and
accrediting requirements

Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs

Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition

Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business
Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional
standard and applicable state/federal laws

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required)

Responsibilities

• Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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