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We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Senior Living.
This is a full-time position.
LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.You can find a home for your career here.
As aPhysical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:
- the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
- continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- independence and autonomy
- career growth possibilities
Responsibilities
- Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs, and reports broken or faulty equipment
- Follows medical regimen developed for the patient, is aware of and adheres to safety precautions (THR, TKR, Wound, etc.)
- Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.
- Utilizes therapy treatment approaches according to established OT protocols and policies
- Documents patient treatments on the appropriate visit note in the EMR
- Documents units of treatment for each patient visit in the EMR
Education and Experience
- 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.
