Physical Therapy Assistant

Always Best Care Senior Services - Treasure Coast; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health/Dental/Vision insurance reimbursement

Paid time off

Referral program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A home health care provider is seeking a committed Physical Therapy Assistant in Mentor, Ohio, to provide patient care and rehabilitation services. The role offers a flexible schedule, with compensation starting at $40.00 per visit. Responsibilities include instructing patients in exercises, evaluating their needs, and documenting therapy processes. Required qualifications include being a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant and holding a CPR certification. Benefits include a 401(k), health reimbursement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively.
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises and functional training.
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement components of care and interventions competently.
• Instruct and counsel patients in exercises.
• Measure performance and document patient's medical record.

Skills

Knowledge of physiology best practices

Experience with therapeutic exercises and physical modalities

Effective communication and instruction

Ability to assess and modify treatment plans

Knowledge of adaptive equipment

Understanding of client rehabilitation needs

Education

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

CPR Certification

Job description

Set your own schedule with Freedom Therapy, we are quickly growing and looking to expand our Home Health Care team on the West side of Cleveland and surrounding areas. We are looking for consistent prn committed Physical Therapy Assistant to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

PTA Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

PTA Skills

• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case physical therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• report to and collaborate with supervising PT and other disciplines as necessary.

Job Type: prn

Salary: starting at $40.00 per visit

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health/Dental/Visioninsurance reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Mileage reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability but not required

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant(Required)

Work Location: On the road