PRN) Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) Dallas, TX - ProHealth Home Health & Hospice

(PRN) Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) Dallas, TX - Pro Health Home Health & Hospice

Job Category: PHH Staff

Requisition Number: PRNLI
003180

Schedule: Part-Time

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Addison, TX 75001, USA

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

JOB SUMMARY:

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).

• Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• 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.

• Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Return the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
• Consult with PT regarding change in treatment.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participate in inservice programs and present inservice programs as assigned.
• Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.
• Attend all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepare medical records, progress notes and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.
• Assist in preparing clinical and progress notes.
• Participate in educating the patient and family.

Work indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travel to/from patient homes.

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Participate in physical activity.
• Work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

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