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Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $79K+ per year
$52,000 - $79,000/Yr
LHC Group - Lakewood, CO
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Lakewood, CO
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
LHC Group is seeking a full-time Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team in Lakewood, New York. This role focuses on providing treatment and exercise instruction to enhance patient well-being while adhering to established care plans. The position emphasizes a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, aiming to support patients and their families effectively.
Responsibilities
- Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being.
- Follow all state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care and adhere to the treatment plan defined by the supervising PT.
- 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, nurse supervisor, and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
- Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
- Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members in therapy areas within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
Requirements
- Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of practice.
- Current CPR certification is required.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- 2 years direct clinical experience in New York.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in home health care settings.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare team members.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
