Physical Therapist Asst

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for home health and inpatient rehabilitation services. You will deliver direct patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support discharge planning with autonomy and flexible scheduling.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families, adherence to care plans, and continued professional development in a high reliability organization environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required with PTA license in Ohio.
• BLS certification required; drive may be required in Home Health.
• License and authorization to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care – evaluates and treats patients after physician referral.
• Assists in reassessment and reports progress to PT.
• Educates patient and caregiver/family; coordinates discharge plans.
• Documents evaluation and progress with co-signature by supervising PT.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree

PTA license in Ohio

BLS certification

Job description

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 amazing home health team where you have autonomy, a reasonable and fair weekend rotation, a flexible schedule, and limited on-call. 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 that is assigned by the Physical Therapist (PT) in which Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) has demonstrated to be competent.

Assists in reassessment process, reporting patient performance to the PT.

Assists PT in implementation of the patients 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 plan with multidisciplinary team.

Educates patient and caregiver/family.

Recommends Medical Equipment required for discharge.

Provides information to Physicians, Nurses, Care Managers, Social Workers, and other team members.

5%

Documents evaluation performance directed and interpreted by the PT, progress towards goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for the multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.

All documentation to be co-signed by the supervising PT.

5% - Indirect Department Functions.

Delegates assignments to Rehab Technicians.

Remains involved in department process improvements utilization review and quality assurance program.

Educates others about Physical Therapy.

Takes active role in orienting new staff members.

Assists in clinical instruction of PTA students.

Educates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on PT purpose, goals and treatment policies/procedures.

Assumes other duties delegated by management.

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. Employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

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

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Rehabilitation - Inpatient

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment