Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) - Auburn, AL- ProHealth Home Health & Hospice
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ProHealth Home Health & Hospice is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) - Auburn, AL- ProHealth Home Health & Hospice. A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This role is performed in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT). The LPTA aims to improve or minimize residual physical disabilities and return individuals to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities.
Key focus areas include Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures, Provide physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT, and Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
Successful candidates bring Graduate From Two‑Year College Program, Currently Licensed Registered Or Certified In State, and Acceptance Of Philosophy And Goals Of Agency. Important skills include Exercise Initiative, Independent Judgment, Patient Care Planning, Instruct Patients And Family Members, Prepare Medical Records, and Prepare Progress Notes.
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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)
JOB SUMMARY :
A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).
QUALIFICATIONS :
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Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
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Currently licensed, registered or certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
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Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
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Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
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Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
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Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
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Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
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Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
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Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
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Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
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Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
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Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
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Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
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Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
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Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
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Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
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Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
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Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.
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Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
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Participates in educating the patient and family.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
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Ability to participate in physical activity.
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Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
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Heavy lifting.
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Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
The ProHealth group of companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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