Senior Care

Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Tipp, OHOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 5 days ago

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Required skills

Physical Therapy Assistant
Home Health
PRN
physical therapy services
physician's plan of care
person-centered care
direct physical therapy treatments
therapeutic exercises
muscle reeducation
gait training

Nice to have

community health
hospice

Role summary

Otterbein is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for their Home Health division. The PTA will provide direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following a physician's plan of care. Responsibilities include administering treatments, directing therapeutic exercises, utilizing physical agents, educating patients on assistive devices, and maintaining clinical records. A minimum of 1-year clinical experience as a PTA is required, with home health or community health experience preferred. Candidates must possess current CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Flexible Schedule - Mileage Reimbursement

Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the Physical Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. This is a PRN position.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shift: PRN

Responsibilities

Provides direct physical therapy treatments according to directions of the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.

Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

Licensure/Certification: Possesses and maintains current CPR certification

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working condition and have automobile insurance in accordance with Ohio laws.

Experience: Minimum of 1-year clinical experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant, in-home health or community health/hospice preferred.

Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others.

Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work with other health care team members and reflect concern for the wellbeing on patients and employees.

Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.

Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.

The Physical Therapy Assistant must have ability sufficient to ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Otterbein!

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