Physical Therapist Assistant

Adams County Regional Medical Center; Seaman (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County Regional Medical Center in Ohio seeks a Physical Therapist to administer physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, in outpatient, inpatient and skilled nursing settings. The role requires an Associate’s degree and active licensure in Ohio.

Responsibilities include instructional guidance, functional activity training, patient data observation and coordination with the health care team to optimize treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Administers traction to relieve pain
• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient’s responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, and individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordination treatment programs
• Provides pre and post treatment instructions
• Provides treatment instructions
• Provides age appropriate teaching materials
• Documents education and feedback
• Able to perform therapy in any of the settings: outpatient, inpatient and skilled nursing

Skills

Assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Therapy techniques

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Summary

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to Physical Therapist, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Administers traction to relieve pain
• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient’s responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, and individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordination treatment programs
• Provides pre and post treatment instructions
• Provides treatment instructions
• Provides age appropriate teaching materials
• Documents education and feedback
• Able to perform therapy in any of the settings: outpatient, inpatient and skilled nursing

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college; and six months to one year related experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Ohio.