Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: LHC New
Location: Belleville
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview 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. Excellent
Pay & Benefits Comprehensive Training Program Great Culture Career
Advancement Opportunities ILLINOIS HOME HEALTH, a part of LHC
Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals,
physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice
care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we
deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to
manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around
the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver
patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and
families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single,
shared purpose: It's all about helping people. Essential
FunctionsUnder the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all
times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the
provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment
set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; to perform only
thoseprocedures 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.Following the plan of care,
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 supervising nurse, and/or the physician the
patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's
condition.Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members
of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can
participate to assist the patient.Visits patient according to Plan
of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and submits
progress notes per LHC policy.Participates in developing the Plan
of Treatment. Education & ExperienceLicense RequirementsCurrent
licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of
physical therapy in state of Illinois.Current CPR certification is
required.Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to
a dependable vehicle or public transportation.Equal Opportunity
Employer - vets, disability.Must be fully vaccinated or be willing
to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of
vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the
company will consider requests for religious or medical
exemptions.
Keywords: LHC New, Belleville , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Belleville, Illinois
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