LPTA, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Kilgore Medical Office - PRN in Kilgore, TX

Job Description | Job Attributes

Summary:

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program.

Responsibilities:

  • Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing LOS
  • Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility
  • Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment
  • Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing
  • Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications
  • Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment
  • Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies and current protocols 

Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Associate Degree

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • LPTA License in the state of employment
  • BLS

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed


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Job Attributes

Job ID

270081

Job Title

LPTA, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Kilgore Medical Office - PRN

Job Type

PRN

Schedule / Shift

PRN

Job Category

Rehabilitation Services

Location

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System
1614 South Henderson Boulevard
Kilgore, TX  75662 View on a map

LPTA, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Kilgore Medical Office - PRN

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