Physical Therapy Assistant I - LGH Physical Therapy / Full Time Days

This position is responsible for the treatment of patients in the Acute Care and Acute Rehab settings. The LPTA provides services within Va Licensure, TJC and CMS guidelines for patient care and billing for services. - Completes patient treatment following plan of care / goals set by evaluating Physical Therapist. - Collaborates with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and SLP teams to promote interdisciplinary plans of care. - Collaborates with case management team, nursing, and providers to promote interdisciplinary plan of care. - Completes documentation that is within Va Licensure, TJC and CMS guidelines. - Follows Centra Values - Completion of mandatory yearly education for employment and to maintain Va licensure. Other Functions : - Preceptor to new employees on volunteer basis. - Clinical instructor to PTA students on volunteer basis. - Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications : - Graduate of an accredited LPTA program. - Current Va LPTA licensure or license eligible. - BLS CPR Certification.