Physical Therapy Assistant- Springfield
Physical Therapy Assistant- Springfield
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Description
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
1. Graduate from a twoyear college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
2. Currently licensed registered or certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
3. Two (2) years experience preferred.
4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
4. Returns the individual to an optimum and productive level within the patients capabilities.
5. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
6. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
7. Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
8. Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
9. Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
10. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
11. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
12. Prepares medical records progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
13. Performs services planned delegated and supervised by the PT.
14. Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
15. Participates in educating the patient and family.
16. Performs maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist when acting within the therapy scope of practice defined by applicable state licensure laws.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
RISK EXPOSURE: High risk LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending lifting and standing on a regular basis.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the applicable federal and state civil rights laws it is the policy of Terrace Home Health LLC and its affiliates and managed entities (together hereafter referred to as RMC) to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
