PTA Home Health, PRN Wayne and Stark Counties

Midwest Family of Companies; Ohio; Sur place; USD 34 000 - 47 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Community Health Network (CHN) is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled home health therapy in Wayne and Stark Counties, Ohio. Travel to patient homes and surrounding areas as needed with mileage reimbursement.

The PTA will work under a licensed Physical Therapist, delivering interventions, patient education, and documentation in home settings. Must be dependable, compassionate, and able to operate independently.

Qualifications

• Home health, developmental disability, rehabilitation or related clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the supervising PT.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must meet driver insurability requirements.
• Must successfully complete required background checks and employment screening.

Responsabilités

• Provide skilled PTA services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and plan of care.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercise, strengthening, balance, mobility, gait, and transfer training.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety.
• Observe and document patient response and progress.
• Communicate significant changes to the supervising PT and clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation for all services.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and adhere to policies.

Connaissances

Home health experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

Driver's license

Formation

Ohio PTA license

BLS/CPR certification

Description du poste

Position:PTA Home Health, PRN Wayne and Stark Counties

Location: Stark County, OH

Job Id:9047

# of Openings:0

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

Wayne and Stark Counties, Ohio

Community Health Network

Community Health Network (CHN) is a home health agency committed to providing high-quality, person-centered skilled nursing and therapy services to adults and youth in their homes and communities.

CHN is currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide home health therapy services in Wayne and Stark Counties, Ohio, with the potential for visits in surrounding areas as needed.

We proudly serve individuals with a variety of healthcare needs, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for a dependable, self-motivated, and compassionate PTA who values individualized care and helping patients achieve their highest possible level of independence, mobility, and safety.

Why Work With CHN?

Competitive compensation

Open and direct communication with supervisors

Supportive, person-centered work environment

Meaningful one-on-one patient care in the home and community

Travel Requirements

Must be willing to travel to patient homes throughout Wayne and Stark Counties and surrounding areas as needed.

Mileage reimbursement is provided according to company policy.

Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with the established plan of care, physician/provider orders, applicable regulations, and agency policies.

Responsibilities include:

Provide physical therapy interventions according to the Physical Therapist's established plan of care.

Assist patients with therapeutic exercise, strengthening, balance, mobility, gait, transfer training, and other interventions within the PTA scope of practice.

Reinforce patient and caregiver education regarding home exercise programs, mobility, transfer techniques, fall prevention, safety, and use of assistive devices.

Observe and document the patient's response to treatment, functional progress, and changes in condition.

Promptly communicate significant changes in patient status, lack of expected progress, safety concerns, or other clinical findings to the supervising Physical Therapist and appropriate clinical staff.

Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation for all services provided.

Coordinate care and communicate effectively with the supervising Physical Therapist, nursing staff, caregivers, physicians/providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.

Follow infection-control, patient-safety, emergency-preparedness, and agency policies and procedures.

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Maintain professional standards and comply with applicable federal and state regulations and agency policies.

Participate in required education, training, meetings, and competency activities.

Perform other duties consistent with the PTA role and scope of practice as assigned.

Education, Licensure & Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant education program.

Current and valid Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant license.

Current BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.

Home health, developmental disability, rehabilitation, or related clinical experience preferred.

Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.

Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Must meet company driver insurability requirements.

Must successfully complete required background checks and employment screening.

Job Type: PRN / As Needed

Service Area:

Wayne County, Ohio

Stark County, Ohio

Surrounding areas as needed

License/Certification Requirements:

Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License