Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

LPTA – Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
A Pineywoods Home Health Care – Crockett, TX

A Pineywoods is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the Crockett, TX/Palestine,TX Area!

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A Pineywoods Home Health is family owned and operated, serving East Texas for over 25 years. Every employee of A Pineywoods Home Health is a part of our team to deliver the best care to our patients. We care and invest in each member of our team to ensure support in the work place and a positive work environment.

Compensation: $5k sign on bonus!!!

– Competitive Pay based on experience
– Flexible Schedule
– Mileage reimbursement for travel

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Performs direct physical therapy services as planned by the Registered Physical Therapist staff and certified by the patients physician.

2. Assesses, reports and records patients status and progress to the Registered

Physical Therapists, physician and the health care team.

3. Participates in clinical conferences and in-service programs to share and stimulate the health care team in meeting rehabilitation goals.

4. Delivers services to patients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment specifically effective for the condition from which the patient suffers.

5. Completes appropriate clinical reports, including the one-page visit note, documenting patient limitations and progress, and submits to the Rehab Coordinator within 24 hours of the visit.

6. Assumes responsibility for equipment signed out for patient use.

7. Any other duties as assigned by the Rehab Supervisor and/or Registered Therapist.

8. Full-time LPTAs need to make a minimum of 35 visits per week.

9. Complies with departmental and Company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate of an approved Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

2. Licensed as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the State.

3. One year of physical therapy experience.

4. Must show evidence of liability and insurance coverage, if contractual.

MINIMUM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:Automobile, lotion and pen.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to work as scheduled and report to work on time.

2. Is able to bend and stand an average of six hours per day.

3. Must be flexible to crouch and crawl around patients.

4. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

5. Must be able to pull and/or pull up to 75 pounds.

6. Is able to take notes up to 3 hours per day.

7. Is able to work in a stressful environment.

8. Is able to work in various working conditions.

9. Is able to drive to clients homes, which may be 50 to 100 miles per day.

10. Is able to assess and communicate well with patients, co-workers, and the general public.

11. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

12. Must have good manual dexterity, and feeling for massaging and rubbing.

13. Has good eye and hand coordination.

14. Is able to analyze situations well.

15. Can handle multi-task.

16. Is able to operate an automobile.

17. Has an excellent guest relation skill.

18. Is able to manage time effectively.

19. Is able to follow Universal Precautions.

20. Has access to personal transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

– Flexible schedule
– Referral program

Schedule:

– Monday to Friday
– On call

Application Question(s):

– When are you available to begin employment?

Experience:

– Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
– Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

– CPR Certification (Preferred)
– Physical Therapy Assistant Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

– Crockett, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

– 25% (Preferred)