Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Med Surg at Lifepoint Health

Zachary, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Care Plan Implementation, Communication, Documentation, Scheduling, Charge Posting, Equipment Maintenance, Compliance, CPR Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Physical Therapist Assistant Lane Regional Medical Center- Med Surg Job Type: Full-Time At Lane Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute * Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting * Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance * Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records * Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements * Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs * Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition * Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws Why Join Us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage * Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. * Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. * Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Qualifications and requirements: * Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree. * Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered. * CPR certification (when required) About us Lane Regional Medical Center is located in Zachary, LA, and is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work in a team to provide quality, compassionate care by implementing the patient's Care Plan under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to help impaired patients restore performance. Responsibilities also include communicating patient progress, documenting care, instructing family/staff, and maintaining a safe work area.