Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant 74K+ per year

LHC Group
US - Illinois - Mount Vernon
November 16, 2024

LHC Group is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

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Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
Discipline: Therapy
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff

*Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.

At Illinois Home Health, 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
career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

*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.

Additional State Requirements

IL: No additional state specific requirements.

LHC Group Job ID #2024029484. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

About LHC Group

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

Benefits

Holiday Pay
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Employee assistance programs

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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