Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)
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Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
allow you to make a difference in peoples lives while you grow your career We are OMAMA Home
Health Care a leading home health care company and want you to apply your energy and skills to this
dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and become an integral part of a caring professional team
that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care to our clients.
OMAMA Home Health Care services and help expand our Medicare home health business in the
WORCESTER Metro TERRITORY. This position requires an individual who is highly motivated results
driven and able to develop and build strong lasting relationships
JOB DESCRIPTION
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)
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:
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 patients 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.
Participates in QAPI activities as assigned
Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
Prepares medical records progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Performs services planned delegated and supervised by the PT.
Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
Participates in educating the patient and family.
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:
Job Description Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) (continued)
Supervised by:Registered Physical Therapist/Director of Clinical Service/Clinical Manager
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.
why the most talented and admired healthcare professionals make OMAMA their employer of choice.
OMAMA Home Health Care believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care
delivered with compassion excellence and reliability. Become part of a caring professional team that
provides the highest quality care while developing your career . We offer comprehensive salary and
benefits package including: paid time off 401k with company match.
OMAMA Home Health Care Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be
discriminated against on the basis of race color religion gender national origin disability or veteran
status.
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
