License Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health - Rehab PT
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing
License Physical Therapist Assistant - Atrium Health at Home - Rehab
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This position will be providing care in patient homes in Anson, Union, and Mecklenburg counties. Home Health experience preferred.
Job Summary
The LPTA is a licensed professional who is responsible for an assigned group of patients, typically geographically related and accountable for the oversight and overall management of the physical therapy services in the home setting under the plan and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the daily management of an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation to meet the patient needs/services as prescribed in the established plan of care and per MD orders
- Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation from patient assessments in the home setting, telephonic contacts and/or related EMR information available.
- Implements patient care programs including necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as established by the PT.
- Documents and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strength, needs and priorities.
- Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.
- Observes, records, and reports to the physician and/or supervising PT any reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient's condition.
- Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, and physician orders.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program required. Current state licensure as a PTA required. Must maintain current state driver's license and auto insurance at all times.
Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.
Benefits And More
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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