Physical Therapy Assistant Opt 2 - Beavercreek - Inpatient Therapy - PRN/Days

Kettering Medical Center; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at Soin Medical Center to provide high-quality patient care. The role involves assisting with physical therapy treatments, patient education, and effective collaboration with the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in therapy practices coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Ability to perform therapy treatments as per care plan.
• Availability for 2 weekend days monthly and 2 holidays yearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in physical therapy treatments and patient education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and maintain accurate records.
• Engage in quality assurance and guest relations tasks.

Skills

CPR certification

Effective communication

Delegation skills

Knowledge of therapy equipment

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Graduation from an accredited school for physical therapist assistants

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Kettering Health, a not-for-profit system comprising 13 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities, is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience by providing high-quality care at every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is demonstrated daily through patient care, training future healthcare professionals, and engaging in international outreach.

Soin Medical Center

• Serving residents of Greene, Western Clark, Eastern Montgomery, and Miami counties since 2012.
• Located off I-675 in Beavercreek.
• Offers various healthcare services and hosts 4 Centers of Excellence, including hernia and robotic surgery.
• Licensed for 125 beds, with expansion planned for Fall this year.
• Received an "A" grade from the Leapfrog Group in 2020, ranking among the safest hospitals in the U.S.
• Accredited as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
• Partners with local farms to provide fresh produce to employees, patients, and families.
• Earned 4-Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status from the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Received several awards from Healthgrades, including:
• Patient Safety Excellence Award (2017-2019)
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2017-2019)

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

A licensed professional responsible for assisting in physical therapy treatments, patient education, and documentation under the supervision of a physical therapist. Key duties include direct patient care, scheduling, collaboration with healthcare team members, record keeping, quality assurance, clinical education, guest relations, and billing.

Minimum Education

Graduation from an accredited school for physical therapist assistants.

Required Licenses

Ohio Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Required Skills

• CPR certification.
• Ability to perform therapy treatments as per care plan.
• Effective communication with therapists, patients, physicians, and staff.
• Delegation skills for treatment activities.
• Knowledge of therapy equipment and electronic medical records.
• Interpersonal skills and multitasking ability.
• Availability for 2 weekend days per month and two holidays per year (one major, one minor).

Requisition Number: 2023-45641

Shift: First Shift

Name: 437050 - Inpatient Therapy

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 3535 Pentagon Blvd