Physical Therapy Assistant

3 weeks ago


Montgomery, Alabama, United States ProHealth Home Health & Hospice Full time
Job Summary:

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) provides intermittent physical therapy to patients in their place of residence, following physician orders and a plan of care established by a Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

This role involves administering physical therapy under the direction and supervision of a PT, with the goal of improving or minimizing residual physical disabilities and returning patients to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities.


Responsibilities:
  • 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 patients.
  • Return patients to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities.
  • Participate with all other healthcare personnel in patient care planning.
  • Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by a physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
  • Consult with the PT regarding changes 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 updates 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 patients and family members.

Working Environment:
Works indoors in Agency offices and patient homes, traveling to and from patient homes.

Job Relationship:
Supervised by a Registered Physical Therapist, Director of Clinical Services, or Nursing Supervisor.

Risk Exposure:
High risk.

Lifting Requirements:
Ability to perform tasks such as participating in physical activity, working for extended periods while standing and being involved in physical activity, heavy lifting, and extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

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