Physical Therapy Assistant

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

• Agency: Southwest General Home Health
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:30am -5:00pm, No on call!

Territory: Cleveland, Strongsville, Litchfield, Medina, Valley City

*this role requires a PTA license1 *

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant educates patients and their family members and ensures safety of the patient. The PTA I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rule and regulations. The Company adopts the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed PTA personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care

Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress

Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed

Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.

Assesses functional problems and provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status

Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers

Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care

Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modification

Educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate

Educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities

Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices

Listens to patient and family members

Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency

Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines

Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education

Completes chart audits at agency location as requested

Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed

Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences

Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings

Participates in orientation/training of new employees

Participates in case conferences as needed

Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.

Documents all aspects of subsequent , discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.

Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required .

Home care experience is desired.

Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.

Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.

Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.

Detail-oriented and observant.

Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely .

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge

Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%

Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%

Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%

Physical

Walking - Constantly 66%-100%

Bending - Constantly 66%-100%

Standing - Constantly 66%-100%

Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%

Driving - Frequently 34%-66%

Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%

Stretching/Reaching - Constantly 66%-100%

Climbing - Frequently 34%-66%

Hand/finger dexterity - Frequently 34%-66%

Stooping (bend at waist) - Frequently 34%-66%

Sensory Activities

Distinguish smell/temperature - Constantly 66%-100%

Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%

Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%

Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%

Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%

Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%

Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%

Other Sensory Activities

N/A

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.