Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Lifepoint Health®, Paris, TX, United States
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®.
How You'll Contribute
Works in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
Communicates patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
Instructs patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
Handles job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
Other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree
Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
CPR certification (when required)
Paris Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paris Regional is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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How You'll Contribute
Works in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
Communicates patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
Instructs patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
Handles job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
Other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree
Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
CPR certification (when required)
Paris Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paris Regional is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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