PTA

Alternate Solutions Health Network, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

PRN schedule

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA I) to deliver comprehensive skilled services in patients\' homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist. You will educate patients and families, ensure safety, document thoroughly, and maintain compliance with Medicare and agency guidelines.

The role requires a minimum of one year of PTA experience (acute setting preferred), valid state PTA licensure, and a valid driver\'s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of PTA experience, preferably in an acute setting.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, physicians and team members.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress.
• Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests as prescribed by the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance through therapy.
• Assesses functional problems and works toward goals with the physical therapist.
• Communicates with physician, therapist, and coworkers; participates in case conferences.

Skills

PTA experience

Home care

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant license

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Agency: The Christ Hospital Home Health Care Schedule: PRN, Monday - Friday, 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM. Territory: Greater Cincinnati and surrounding communities in Southwest Ohio, including Warren, Clermont, Clinton, and Highland counties: Blanchester, Fayetteville, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Midland, New Vienna, Loveland, Goshen, Pleasant Plain, Milford, Kings Mills, Maineville, Oregonia, South Lebanon, Morrow, Lebanon, Monroe, Mason, Sycamore Township, Clarksville, Cuba, Reeseville, Sabina, Wilmington. The Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant educates patients and their family members and ensures safety of the patient. The PTA I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rule and regulations. The Company adopts the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed PTA personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress
• Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Assesses functional problems and provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status
• Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers
• Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care
• Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modification
• Educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate
• Educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Listens to patient and family members
• Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
• Participates in case conferences as needed
• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required. Home care experience is desired. Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Knowledgeable on therapy best practices. Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail-oriented and observant. Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Knowledge Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%
• Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%
• Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%
• Physical Walking - Constantly 66%-100%
• Bending - Constantly 66%-100%
• Standing - Constantly 66%-100%
• Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%
• Driving - Frequently 34%-66%
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%
• Stretching/Reaching - Constantly 66%-100%
• Climbing - Frequently 34%-66%
• Hand/finger dexterity - Frequently 34%-66%
• Stooping (bend at waist) - Frequently 34%-66%
• Sensory Activities Distinguish smell/temperature - Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
• Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%
• Other Sensory Activities N/A

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING)

ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact [e-mail] to validate the request.

Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.