What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant Phone Interview Event - Centralia, WA position at LHC Group?
Summary
ATTN: Washington Physical Therapist Assistants!!! We are hosting a phone interview event on Friday, March 21st!
Click the link below to schedule a 15 min phone interview with our Executive Director, Heather Zuchowski!!
https://outlook.office.com/owa/calendar/CentraliaPhoneInterviewDay@lhcgroup.com/bookings/
Current Openings Below:
Office Location
Assured Home Health Centralia, WA
We are seeking qualified candidates to join our team and experience the perks of home healthcare!
This position comes with competitive pay, leadership development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and so much more!
Full-Time also comes with a comprehensive benefits package!
Heather is so excited to connect and discuss how you can grow your career with us! 😊
Responsibilities
The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
- Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
- Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
- Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
Education and Experience
License 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.
Company OverviewLHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.