Physical Therapist Assistant
Location
Saint Petersburg, FL | United States
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Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides age-appropriate services for adult to geriatric patients, under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist. The PTA assists in carrying out the treatment plan to individuals and groups as designed by the Physical Therapist, supervises treatment delivered by the PTA student or technician, provides patient/family instruction, participates in PI programs and documents services according to facility and department policies and procedures. This position involves direct patient care.
Responsibilities \n - Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs, and reports broken or faulty equipment.
\n - Follows medical regimen developed for the patient, aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.)
\n - Utilizes safe treatment techniques including the following: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.
\n - Utilizes treatment approaches according to established PT protocols and policies.
\n - Documents each patient visit on the appropriate visit note in the EMR.
\n - Documents units of treatment for each visit in the EMR.
\n - Serves as a member of the Performance Improvement team
\n - Actively participates in Department Team meetings
\n - Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as needed
\n - Participates in student supervision as indicated
\n - Assists in the interview process for new therapy department employees as needed
\n - Any other duties as assigned
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Education and Experience \n - Experience: Less than 6 months
\n - License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: Yes
\n - CPR certification and all other certificates and documents as required by LHC Group policy.
\n - Current Physical Therapy Assistant License in state of practice
\n - Membership or certification in national association (as applicable). Skill Requirement
\n - Must be willing to accept all other duties as assigned.
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Company Overview 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.
Senior Living Facilities a part of LHC Group family of providers - 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.
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