Home Health PTA: Daytime, Patient-Centered Care & Impact

Southwoods Health; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwoods Health at Home is seeking a patient-centered Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home health team. You will provide vital therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients restore function and regain independence in the comfort of their own homes.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in a home setting while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active Ohio PTA license.
• Current BLS certification (AHA).
• Strong interpersonal skills and independent home-care capability.

Responsibilities

• Implement prescribed physical therapy treatments under the Physical Therapist's plan of care.
• Monitor and record patient responses to treatment including strength and functional capacity.
• Collaborate withPhysical Therapist and multidisciplinary team to adjust care as needed.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and recovery protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the EMR per Medicare and facility standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical problem-solving

Compassionate patient care

Education

Graduate of PTA program

Job description

Southwoods Health at Home is seeking a patient-centered Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home health team. You will provide vital therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients restore function and regain independence in the comfort of their own homes.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in a home setting while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and