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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

JOB SUMMARY:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by

   the American Physical Therapy Association.

2. Currently licensed, registered, or certified in the state(s) ni which

   practicing.

3. Two (2) years' experience, preferred.

4. Acceptance of the philosophy and goals of the Agency.

5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

2. Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.

3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

4. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.

5. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.

6. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.

7. Consult with PT regarding change in treatment.

8. Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.

9. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

10. Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.

11. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.

12. Prepares medical records, and progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit promptly as per Agency policy.

13. Performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT.

14. Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.

15. Participate in educating the patient and family.

16. Performs maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist, acting within the therapy scope of practice defined by applicable state licensure laws.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

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

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Director of Nursing, LVN, RNs

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Drive to the patient’s home in greater Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern AND/OR Orange Counties.

• Ability to participate in physical activity.

• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

• Heavy liking.

• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.