Licensed PTA: Elevate Patient Care & Growth

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will document patient treatment and progress in the electronic health record and implement established treatment programs across outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site locations.

The role requires monitoring responses to treatment, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the patient and family through education as part

Qualifications

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Mercy Health in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will document patient treatment and progress in the electronic health record and implement established treatment programs across outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site locations.

The role requires monitoring responses to treatment, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the patient and family through education as part