Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $79K+ per year at LHC Group summary:

The Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant at LHC Group is responsible for providing patient care, including treatment and exercise instruction, aimed at improving the patient's well-being. This role requires adherence to state laws governing physical therapy and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure effective patient management. The position offers opportunities for career growth, independence, and a supportive work culture focused on enhancing patient care.

LHC Group is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Wellsville, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant. 

$65-75k Average salary.

  

At Willcare a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. 

 

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect: 

the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships 

continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities  

independence and autonomy 

career growth possibilities 

  

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. 

 

Responsibilities

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care. 

Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist. 

Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training. 

Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. 

Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant. 

Education and Experience

License Requirements

 

• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

 

 

Additional State Requirements

• NY 2 years direct clinical experience

Company Overview?LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Willcare HH a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

LHC Group Job ID #2025002358. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant

About LHC Group

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Continuing Education
• Employee assistance programs

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