Physical Therapist Assistant

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you'll provide essential patient care in a home health setting. This role offers a flexible schedule, autonomy, and a supportive work environment. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patients receive top-notch care and achieve their health goals. With a focus on learning and excellence, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career while inspiring hope and wellness in the community.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and PTA Certification required.
• BLS certification and knowledge of Medicare regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and implement care plans.
• Document patient progress and assist in discharge planning.
• Educate patients and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Assessment Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

BLS Certification

PTA Certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Apply locations RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL | time type Part time | posted on Posted 8 Days Ago | job requisition id JR129308

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply, and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Join the OhioHealth team as a Physical Therapy Assistant! Experience one-on-one patient care, a flexible schedule, and a great benefits package. Home health PTAs work with an interdisciplinary team to care for patients in the home setting. Join our home health team where you have autonomy, a reasonable weekend rotation, a flexible schedule, and limited on-call duties. Home health PTAs provide skilled care to patients to achieve outcomes in collaboration with the patient’s provider.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Driving is an essential function of the job.
• 90% - Direct Patient Care: Evaluates and treats patients after physician referral. Administers portions of the assessment assigned by the Physical Therapist (PT), demonstrating competence. Assists in reassessment, reporting patient performance to the PT. Implements the patient's plan of care based on occupational performance frames of reference(s): bio-mechanical, rehabilitation, sensorimotor. Attends multidisciplinary patient care meetings. Plans and helps coordinate discharge. Educates patients and families. Recommends medical equipment for discharge. Provides information to physicians, nurses, care managers, social workers, and other team members.
• 5% - Documentation: Documents evaluation performance, progress towards goals, discharge plans, and continuity of care. All documentation is co-signed by the supervising PT.
• 5% - Indirect Department Functions: Delegates assignments to Rehab Technicians. Participates in process improvements, utilization review, and quality assurance. Educates others about PT. Assists in orienting new staff and clinical instruction of PTA students. Educates other disciplines on PT goals and policies. Performs other duties as delegated by management.

The above duties are not all-inclusive; employees are expected to perform other duties as requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• DL-HC - Driver's License (if in a Home Care department)
• LIC - Licensed in Ohio
• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Certification

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of home health Medicare regulations, JCAHO standards, and reimbursement
• Experience in acute, rehabilitation, or home health settings
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of occupational therapy
• BLS certification

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Department: Rehabilitation - Inpatient

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe learning is a lifelong process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in healthcare

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer, supporting compliance with all regulations. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Employment decisions are made without regard to these factors.