PT /PTA- Physical Therapy

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Excellent benefits & mileage reimbursement offered! At Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:

continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities

flexible scheduling and autonomy

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well‑being while following the established plan of care.

Responsible for 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; Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re‑education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.

Observes, 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 appropriate.

Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.

Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in stateof practice.

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. We deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community‑based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. It’s all about helping people.

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