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PRN Physical Therapist AssistantExplore opportunities with Elite Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.As the PRN Physical Therapist Assistant, you will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities: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 TherapistInstructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic trainingObserves, 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 appropriateInstructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistantAbility to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the clientYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practiceCurrent driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportationAvailable to work a weekend rotationPreferred Qualifications:Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hireAbility to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobilityPay Range $55,329- $82,993 annual total cash target pay $31.90- $47.83 per visit point $ 26.60- $39.90 hourly rate Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point rate compensation. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
Worksite address
victoria, TX, 77901, US
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