PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health
Company: LHC New
Location: Rockville
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview 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.---Excellent Pay & Benefits---1:1 Patient Care---Flexibility
to Create Your Own Schedule---Career Advancement
Opportunities---Tuition Reimbursement---401k ---Great Culture -
join our family!HomeCall, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred
post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families
nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute
care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality,
cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health
at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have
partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the
home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group,
because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about
helping people. Essential FunctionsUnder the supervision of a
Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state
specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home
care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical
Therapist; to perform only thoseprocedures 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.Following
the plan of care, 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 supervising nurse, and/or the physician the
patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's
condition.Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members
of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can
participate to assist the patient.Visits patient according to Plan
of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and submits
progress notes per LHC policy.Participates in developing the Plan
of Treatment. Education & ExperienceLicense RequirementsCurrent
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.Equal Opportunity
Employer - vets, disability.Must be fully vaccinated or be willing
to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of
vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the
company will consider requests for religious or medical
exemptions.
Keywords: LHC New, Rockville , PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health, Other , Rockville, Maryland
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