In-Home Rehab: Physical Therapy Assistant

WellSpring Home Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Altenheim Home Health Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative services in patients' homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will perform therapeutic exercises, modalities, gait training, and patient education, documenting progress in the Plan of Care.

The ideal candidate will be a CAPTE-accredited PTA graduate with full Ohio licensure or active application, and at least 3 years of PTA experience or 2,000 hours of patient care, plus CPR

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by CAPTE.
• Minimum three years full-time PTA experience or at least 2,000 hours of patient-related care.
• Current Ohio PTA license or application in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative physical therapy under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, modalities, and gait training.
• Instruct patients and families on body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
• Prepare and submit progress notes in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in home health team planning and case conferences.
• Meet inservices requirements (12 hours/year) and adhere to code of conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Professionalism

Education

CAPTE PTA program

Job description

Altenheim Home Health Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative services in patients' homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will perform therapeutic exercises, modalities, gait training, and patient education, documenting progress in the Plan of Care.

The ideal candidate will be a CAPTE-accredited PTA graduate with full Ohio licensure or active application, and at least 3 years of PTA experience or 2,000 hours of patient care, plus CPR