Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

@ LHC Group

Summary:

  • We are hiring for a PRN Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant!
  • At Lourdes Home Health, 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. You can find a home for your career here.
  • As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:
  • The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
  • Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities 
  • Flexible scheduling and autonomy 
  • Career growth possibilities
  • Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.


Responsibilities:

  • 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; 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 Therapist.
  • 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.


Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

License Requirements:

  • Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.


Additional State Requirements:

  • LA and TX: Must have one (1) year of experience as a licensed PTA.


How to Apply:

Apply online at https://careers.lhcgroup.com/careers-home/jobs

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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: July 14, 2025
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
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