Physical Therapy Assistant — Full-Time with Benefits

Memorial-Health-Ohio; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Free membership to employee wellness中心

OPERS retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life ins.

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Kidzlink Discounted Daycare

Employee Recognition

Free Parking

Community/Family Atmosphere

Job summary

Memorial-Health-Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Therapy and Rehabilitation team in a full-time, on-site role in Marysville, OH. You will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver outpatient and inpatient therapies, support patient care, and contribute to program training.

The position requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting, Ohio licensure, and ability to obtain BLS certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
• Licensed by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board to practice Physical Therapy Assisting in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to attain American Heart Association BLS certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain continuous certification.

Responsibilities

• Work under direction of Physical Therapist to administer outpatient and inpatient physical therapy treatment techniques (e.g., exercise, moist heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, gait training, manual therapy, etc.) to restore body functions, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.
• Instruct patients in care and use of braces, canes, crutches, or prosthetic devices.
• Record pertinent information in medical record with cosignatory of supervising Physical Therapist.
• Actively communicate pertinent patient information to supervising Physical Therapist.
• Direct patient care activities of Physical Therapist Aides.
• Participate in training programs for other Allied Health departments in the hospital.
• Assist with completion of special projects as required and/or assigned.
• Develop and demonstrate knowledge of current advances in Physical Therapy to maintain professional competency through literature review, peer review or continuing education.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Licensed by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board

American Heart Association BLS certification within 6 months

Job description

Memorial-Health-Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Therapy and Rehabilitation team in a full-time, on-site role in Marysville, OH. You will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver outpatient and inpatient therapies, support patient care, and contribute to program training.

The position requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting, Ohio licensure, and ability to obtain BLS certification within 6 months.