Home Health PTA - Compassionate Patient Care

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA I) to provide skilled services in patients’ homes under a Physical Therapist direction. You will educate patients and families, ensure safety, and maintain compliant documentation per Medicare/Federal guidelines.

The role requires a current PTA license in the state of employment and at least one year of acute PT experience; home care background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of PTA experience in an acute setting.
• Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Knowledge of therapy best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
• Ability to identify situations and choose best solutions.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined work ethic with ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled PTA 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 tests as prescribed.
• Educates patient and family on therapy techniques, safety, and supportive activities.
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
• Communicates with physician, therapist, and coworkers; participates in case conferences.
• Drives to patient locations and maintains daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Completes and submits documentation within required timeframes.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Judgment

Prioritization

Driver’s license

Education

PTA license (state)

Job description

Alternate Solutions Health Network seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA I) to provide skilled services in patients’ homes under a Physical Therapist direction. You will educate patients and families, ensure safety, and maintain compliant documentation per Medicare/Federal guidelines.

The role requires a current PTA license in the state of employment and at least one year of acute PT experience; home care background is preferred.