Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Otterbein SeniorLife; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife in Ohio, Dayton area is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home and home-health services under PT direction. This PRN position emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care across our home health programs.

You will perform therapeutic exercises, use modalities, document clinical notes, and support patients in mobility and functional training. Eligible candidates have an accredited PTA program credential and CPR certification, with valid driver's license and

Qualifications

• Accredited PTA program graduate.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy treatments under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents (heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, massage).
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes to treatment to the PT and staff.
• Instructs patients in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Maintains clinical notes and records within required time frames.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

In-home care

Team collaboration

Education

PTA education (AS)

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Flexible Schedule - Mileage Reimbursement

Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the Physical Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. This is a PRN position.

At Otterbein, you're more than an employee, you're a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shift: PRN

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy treatments according to directions of the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Licensure/Certification: Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working condition and have automobile insurance in accordance with Ohio laws.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-year clinical experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant, in-home health or community health/hospice preferred.
• Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others.
• Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work with other health care team members and reflect concern for the wellbeing on patients and employees.
• Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• The Physical Therapy Assistant must have ability sufficient to ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.