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Form of workTransitions at Home, a non-profit home health organization serving Central, Southern, and Western Wisconsin. Transitions at Home is dedicated to providing quality care, safety, and well-being in each patients home. Our team of healthcare professionals strive to promote compassion, comfort, and dignity while our patients heal comfortably in their homes.
Transitions at Home is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team!! This position is FULL time.
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:
Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Currently licensed, registered or certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
