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**LPTA / Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Care - Per Diem - Days - (60946)**

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Job Title LPTA / Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Care - Per Diem - Days Category Clinical Support Organizational Unit ProMedica -> ProMedica Physicians & Continuum Services (PPCS) -> PCCS Caring Home Health Svcs -> Therapy - All (6451) Location Dundee, MI 48131 US (Primary)

Job Description **General Summary**:

Administers various physical therapy programs under guidelines established by a Licensed Physical Therapist to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients, to maximize function and independence. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptations and productivity.

**Principle Duties and Responsibilities**

- Provides physical therapy treatments, following established plans, under supervision of a physical therapist, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing patients response to treatment, as measured by clinical competencies. Can assist therapist in selective measurements, without interpretation, for evaluation

- Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records under supervision of therapist

- Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards

- Demonstrates professional work behavior, participates in continuing education and shares information with staff

- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies

- Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize equipment appropriately, using correct sizes and following recommendations on specific age related criteria such as height, weight, anatomical differences and general health status of various age groups served, as measured by clinical competencies

- Maintains productivity as established by the department

- May assist in the supervision of students, rehabilitation aides and volunteers

- May participate in program development, identifying PI opportunities, and implementing PI plans

- Performs other duties as directed

Job Requirements Education: Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution

Licensure: Must be licensed in the State of Ohio as an PTA

CPR according to hospital policy

Requires a minimum of 1 year clinical experience

Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills.

Must be able to use laptop computer and be comfortable with computerized documentation system.

***ProMedica** is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica*

*Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org*

*Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace*

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