Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant; LPTA

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare that will allow you to make a difference in people’s lives while you grow your career? OMAMA Home Health Care, a leading home health care company, invites you to apply your energy and skills to this dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and become an integral part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care to our clients.

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

• Graduate from a two‑year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed, registered or certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years’ experience (preferred).
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Provides physician‑prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
• Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participates in in‑service programs and presents in‑service programs as assigned.
• Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.
• Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
• Participates in educating the patient and family.
• Performs maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist, when acting within the therapy scope of practice defined by applicable state licensure laws.

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Supervised by:
Registered Physical Therapist/Director of Clinical Service/Clinical Manager

High risk

• Ability to perform physical activity and participate in lifting and bending tasks.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting and extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Rewarding work, a fulfilling career and compassionate colleagues are just a few of the many reasons why the most talented and admired healthcare professionals make OMAMA their employer of choice.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package including paid time off, 401(k) with company match.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

OMAMA Home Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status.