Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Assured Home Health
Location: Gresham
Posted on: August 7, 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. - Assured
Home Health, 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. - - - Benefits and More Flexible Schedules PTO Time Tuition
Reimbursement Medical, dental, and vision packages available within
30 days HSA/FSA 401(k) Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Promotion opportunities Continuing Education Essential Functions: -
Under 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
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. 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 & 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. - - 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: Assured Home Health, Gresham , Physical Therapist Assistant, Other , Gresham, Oregon
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