Overview
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HealthPro Heritage has a great Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Opportunity in Beaumont, Texas. This facility has amenities such as Swimming Pool / Hot Tub, Devotional Services Onsite, Outdoor Common Areas, Meals Provided, Activities Offsite, Activities Onsite, and other perks are available to all residents. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents.
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n - Competitive pay
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n - Assisted/Independent Living Setting
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Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
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n - Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
n - Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
n - Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
n - Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
n - Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
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Join Us in Making a Difference
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At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
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Responsibilities
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1. Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
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2. Assist the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
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3. Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
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4. Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
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5. Assist with admission screening.
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6. Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
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7. Assist with the care of the physical therapy department and equipment.
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8. Assist the Physical Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
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9. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
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10. Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare’s regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
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11. Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.
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12. Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
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13. Perform other duties, as assigned.
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14. Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
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15. Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines.
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16. Support the company’s commitment to Compassionate Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the rehab. Program.
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17. Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
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18. Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.
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Qualifications
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1. Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
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2. Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
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3. Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
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4. Excellent oral and written communication (neat handwriting) and interpersonal skills.
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5. Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
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6. Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:
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• Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time
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• Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.
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• Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position-Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift
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• Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.
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• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body
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• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces