Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA PRN - Tampa - LHC Group

Description

Job Description

We are hiring a PRN PTA for Home Visits within an Assisted Living Facility.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.

• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, the PTA is responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care.
• Perform only those procedures that they are qualified and trained to perform and make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Follow the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence based treatment within the scope of the physical therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing physical therapy assistants.
• 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.
• Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby agencies as needed.

According to Plan of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and submits progress notes per policy. Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the patient as needed.

Estimated salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year.

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.

About Us

LHC 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.