Home Health PTA: Elevate Patient Recovery

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Fairview Park (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA I) to provide comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist in patients' homes, documenting care and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The PTA I educates patients and families, communicates with physicians and caregivers, and participates in case conferences to promote coordinated care while striving to restore function and relieve pain.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of PTA experience, preferably in home health or acute settings.
• Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PTA services in patients' homes as directed by the PT plan of care.
• Observe, document, and report patient progress and safety concerns.
• Perform PT procedures and modalities prescribed by the therapist.
• Educate patients and families on therapy techniques and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team; participate in case conferences.
• Complete clinical documentation within agency guidelines and Medicare rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Home health experience

PTA experience

Documentation

Time management

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant license (state of employment)

Job description

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA I) to provide comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist in patients' homes, documenting care and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The PTA I educates patients and families, communicates with physicians and caregivers, and participates in case conferences to promote coordinated care while striving to restore function and relieve pain.