Physical Therapy Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Fairview Park (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA I) to provide skilled services in patients’ homes under a Physical Therapist. The PTA I educates patients and families, ensures safety, and completes documentation per Medicare guidelines.

Requires PTA license in the state of employment and at least 1 year of PTA experience in an acute setting; home care experience is preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm with no on-call.

Qualifications

• PTA license in the state of employment.
• At least 1 year PTA experience in acute settings.
• Home care experience desired.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled services in patients' homes as planned by the Physical Therapist.
• Observes, records, and reports patient progress and changes.
• Performs PT procedures and assists with prescribed therapies.
• Educates patients and families on therapy techniques and safety.
• Completes clinical documentation per agency and Medicare guidelines.

Skills

PTA experience

Excellent communication

Patient education

Education

PTA license (state)

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Agency: Southwest General Home Health

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:30am -5:00pm, No on call!

Territory: Cleveland, Strongsville, Litchfield, Medina, Valley City

*this role requires a PTA license1 *

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant educates patients and their family members and ensures safety of the patient. The PTA I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rule and regulations. The Company adopts the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed PTA personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress
• Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Assesses functional problems and provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status
• Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers
• Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care
• Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modification
• Educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate
• Educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Listens to patient and family members
• Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
• Participates in case conferences as needed
• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements
• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required
• Home care experience is desired
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices
• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
• Detail-oriented and observant
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Knowledge Reading, Speaking, Writing English – Constantly 66%-100%

Communications Skills – Constantly 66%-100%

Computers / PDA – Constantly 66%-100%

Physical Walking – Constantly 66%-100%

Bending – Constantly 66%-100%

Standing – Constantly 66%-100%

Sitting – Constantly 66%-100%

Driving – Frequently 34%-66%

Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance – Frequently 34%-66%

Stretching/Reaching – Constantly 66%-100%

Climbing – Frequently 34%-66%

Hand/finger dexterity – Frequently 34%-66%

Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently 34%-66%

Distinguish smell/temperature – Constantly 66%-100%

Hearing/Seeing – Constantly 66%-100%

Talking in person – Constantly 66%-100%

Talking on the telephone – Constantly 66%-100%

Hearing in person – Constantly 66%-100%

Hearing on the telephone – Constantly 66%-100%

Vision for close work – Constantly 66%-100%

Other Sensory Activities N/A

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS:

ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Homecare Cleveland is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact [e-mail] to validate the request

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.