Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Chattanooga
  • Lhc Group


Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Senior Living.

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful 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 Therapist Assistant , you can expect:

  • the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
  • continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • independence and autonomy
  • career growth possibilities

Responsibilities
  • Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs, and reports broken or faulty equipment.
  • Follows medical regimen developed for the patient, aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.)
  • Utilizes safe treatment techniques including the following: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.


Education and Experience

Current Physical Therapist Assistant licensure in state of practice.
Current CPR certification required.
* Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.