Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) - Flexible Schedule & Mileage Reimb.

Otterbein SeniorLife; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife seeks a Part-Time/PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to provide quality home health PT services under a PT's direction. The role supports residents in various Otterbein communities, with a flexible PRN schedule and mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities include directing exercises, gait training, and patient education, while maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring safety within private homes and care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an associate degree approved by the APTA.
• CPR certification required.
• Must have a valid drivera0s license and reliable vehicle and insurance.
• Minimum 1 year clinical PTA experience, Home Health or community health/hospice preferred.
• Must communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients and health care team.
• Demonstrates optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work with others.
• Adequate vision and hearing to understand written/verbal communication.
• Ability to ambulate in patient homes, including stairs and uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist per physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function and maintain maximum performance.
• Guides patients through active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Uses therapeutic agents (heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, massage) as directed.
• Observation and reporting of patient responses and changes in condition to the PT and staff.
• Instructs patients on care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Maintains and files clinical notes and records per prescribed timelines.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional attitude

Adaptability

Patient care focus

Education

PTA program with associate degree (APTA approved)

1 year clinical PTA experience (home or hospice preferred)

Job description

Otterbein SeniorLife seeks a Part-Time/PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to provide quality home health PT services under a PT's direction. The role supports residents in various Otterbein communities, with a flexible PRN schedule and mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities include directing exercises, gait training, and patient education, while maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring safety within private homes and care plans.