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Lic Physical Therapy Asst/LPTA

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

Anniston, ALJobPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Anniston, AL
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Alabama LPTA LicenseBLS/CPR By American Heart AssociationAssociate's degree

Job overview

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center is hiring a Lic Physical Therapy Asst/LPTA. The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) implements and reevaluates patient care plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This multidisciplinary position covers both inpatient and outpatient settings, coordinating care with other departments and providing teaching and guidance to patients and staff. The LPTA also maintains equipment and organizes the work area.

Key focus areas include Implement a plan of care in a courteous and timely manner, Communicate and document patient care activities, needs, and assessments, and Coordinate patient care with other departments and external agencies.

Successful candidates bring Associate Degree Physical Therapy Assistant, Alabama LPTA License, and BLS/CPR Certification. Preferred (not required): Communicates Patient Care Activities, Documents Patient Care Activities, Coordinates Patient Care, and Reevaluates Patients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communicates Patient Care ActivitiesDocuments Patient Care ActivitiesCoordinates Patient CareReevaluates PatientsProvides Teaching and GuidanceMaintains Equipment and SuppliesOrganizes Work AreaKnowledge and Skills Appropriate to Age of Patients

Qualifications

Associate's Degree From Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant SchoolCurrent Alabama LPTA LicenseMaintains Continuing Education Units YearlyBLS/CPR by American Heart Association1 Year Clinical Experience

Full job description

INPATIENT

Multidisciplinary position covering the inpatient and outpatient physical therapy setting under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Implements a plan of care in a courteous and timely manner. Communicates and documents patient care activities, needs and assessments. Coordinates patient care with other departments and external agencies. Reevaluates patients on a regular basis to ensure effective care and make changes if necessary. Provides teaching and guidance to patient, significant others and staff members. Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area. Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served.

Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school. Prefer one year of clinical experience.

Current Alabama LPTA license. Maintains appropriate continuing education units yearly.

Must have BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association.

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