Job detail

Lpta - Hospice

South Central Regional Medical Center

#Rehabilitation #HIPAA #Infection Control #Hospice #Home Health #Patient-Centered Care #Physical Therapist Assistant #Patient Mobility #LPTA

Quick overview

The LPTA provides inpatient and outpatient therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Key duties include implementing patient plans of care, documenting progress, and educating patients and caregivers on safety and rehabilitation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold a current Mississippi PTA license. Previous experience in inpatient and outpatient therapy is preferred.

professional certificateHIPAA CompliancePatient EducationTreatment PlanningInfection ControlClinical DocumentationPain ManagementDischarge PlanningTherapeutic ExercisesPatient EvaluationCaregiver EducationInterdisciplinary CommunicationPatient Handling

Job description

Licensed physical therapist assistant (Lpta)

Job title

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Department

Home Health

Full time/Prn

Full Time

Job summary

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides outpatient and inpatient therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Delivers patient-centered care, assists with treatment plans, and supports rehabilitation goals while ensuring compliance with established standards of care.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
Current Mississippi Physical Therapist Assistant licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous inpatient and outpatient therapy experience preferred

Essential duties & responsibilities
Observe and evaluate patient condition and report findings appropriately
Assist in development and implementation of patient plan of care under supervision of Physical Therapist
Assess and manage patient pain appropriately
Provide patient and caregiver education regarding therapy, safety, and infection control
Develop and document patient goals and progress
Follow discharge planning processes and complete required documentation
Communicate patient updates to physician and healthcare team accurately and timely
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards
Participate in team-based care delivery and support organizational goals
Attend required in-services, training, and meetings
Maintain compliance with legal, ethical, and clinical practice standards
Adhere to infection control protocols and standard precautions
Follow physician/provider orders and perform additional duties as assigned

Physical requirements
Ability to sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive physical movements