Physical Therapy Assistant- Local Traveler - Premium Traveler Pay!

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical coverage

401(k) Matching

Holiday Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient-centered care in geriatric post-acute settings within the Greater Columbus area. You will travel locally to facilities within 30 miles of your home while working Monday through Friday.

The role involves assisting with treatment plans, documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination to ensure high-quality outcomes and smooth patient transitions. A licensed PTA in Ohio is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Ohio licensure as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA-level physical therapy treatments under PT supervision.
• Document care accurately to support continuity and reimbursement.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for total patient care.
• Support discharge planning and family instruction.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge through continuing education.

Skills

Professional judgement

Initiative

Patient-centered care

Flexibility

Education

PTA program completed

Ohio licensure

Job description

Join the Rivetus Team! Rivetus has been serving the geriatric post-acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location: Reports to DOT at 3399 Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, OH. This role requires you to travel locally to our facilities located in the Greater Columbus area. You will only travel to facilities located within 30 miles of your home.

Schedule: Monday-Friday.

General Summary

Provides physical therapy treatment to patients according to the established treatment plan under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. Contributes to the development, implementation of, and progression of patient treatment and modifies treatment as necessary. Participates in patient care conferences and program development. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Role Summary

• Provides physical therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the A.P.T.A. for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
• Assures delivery of quality care.
• Participates in the discharge planning process to insure continued patient care as needed and provide patient and family instruction.
• Maintains the clinical expertise of the PTA through continuing education.
• Contributes to a team philosophy within the department and the company and promotes the same among staff.
• Delegates work assignments, responsibilities, and patients to support staff as needed.
• Supervises students and volunteers.
• Represents the Physical Therapy Department to family, visitors, and personnel and attends care conferences as requested.
• Effectively communicates with department staff, company personnel, patients and families and department head.
• Secures equipment for patients and department supplies as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Ohio.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Affordable Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI.
• 401(k) Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.
• Holiday Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement for Travel from Facility to Facility
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits.