We are hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
At SunCrest Home Health - Durham, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serveit truly is all about helping people.
You can find a home for your career here.
As a Physical 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
Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving / enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT;
to perform only those procedures that he / she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
- Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and / or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
License Requirements
- Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in stateof practice.
- Current CPR certificationis required.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle orpublic transportation.
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
- Customer Service
Physical Therapist I (Per Diem)
UNC Therapy Services, the outpatient orthopedic therapy division of the Rehabilitation Services Department at UNC Medical Center, is now accepting applications for a Per Diem Physical Therapist. In this position, you'll join a collaborative team of physical therapists and orthopedic residents workin...
Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)
Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes ...
Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)
Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes ...
Occupational Therapist - Harnett And Lee Counties
Performs patient evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines for home health patients referred to Occupational Therapy. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modaliti...
Physical Therapist
Knowledge of home health and physical therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care and evaluation equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques. Graduate of Physical Therapy program f...
Travel Physical Therapist ($2750-$3299/Week)
Vetted Health is actively hiring Travel Physical Therapist’s for 13-week assignments across the United States. Travel Physical Therapist ($2750-$3299/Week). Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapists experience required. Deliver specialized in Physical Therapy. ...
Occupational Therapist
Performs patient evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines for home health patients referred to Occupational Therapy. Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; ability to...
Physical Therapist Assistant
We are seeking a full time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team!. Provide physical therapy treatment to patients in accordance with an established treatment plan as directed by a Physical Therapist. Consult with supervising Physical Therapist regarding progress and changes in patien...
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab Knightdale - PRN
Provide physical therapy services to patients /clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes; provide prevention and wellness services, including screenings and health promotion. E...
Physical Therapist - Douglas St. - Women's Health/Pelvic Floor
Provide physical therapy services to patients /clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes; provide prevention and wellness services, including screenings and health promotion. E...