Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Group • Washington Court House, OH

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About The Position

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant. At CMH Home Health Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships, continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities, independence and autonomy, and career growth possibilities.

Requirements

• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
• Follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care.
• Perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform.
• Make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services