Therapy - PTA

Cynet Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a 13-week inpatient rehabilitation assignment in Lima, Ohio. The shift is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 8-hour days and responsibilities under the supervision of a licensed PT.

Required: active Ohio PTA license, BLS certification through the American Heart Association, and 1+ year inpatient rehab and acute care experience. Graduate of an accredited PTA program preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio PTA license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS.
• 1+ year inpatient rehab and acute care experience.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical modalities and procedures as directed by the Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Enacts the plan of care under the Physical Therapist's supervision.
• Demonstrates professional conduct per ethical standards.
• Works across Acute Care, Rehabilitation, Transitional Care, Pediatrics, Outpatient services, and Wellness Center.
• Performs tasks indoors/outdoors; may lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Inpatient rehab experience

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Therapy - PTA

Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant

Specialty: Inpatient Rehabilitation

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: 1+ years preferred in inpatient rehabilitation and acute care

License: Active Ohio Physical Therapy Assistant license

Certifications: Current American Heart Association BLS

Must-Have

Graduate of an accredited school of the American Physical Therapy AssociationSkills Checklist current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty

Description:Functioning within the mission, values, objectives, procedures, and policies, the Physical Therapist Assistant is a highly trained and skilled technical worker.The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical modalities and procedures as assigned by the Licensed Physical Therapist.The plan of care is enacted by the Physical Therapist Assistant under the direction of the Physical Therapist as per State regulations.The Physical Therapist Assistant demonstrates professional conduct consistent with ethical standards of the profession.The Physical Therapist Assistant may assist in various areas including Acute Care, Rehabilitation, Transitional Care, Pediatrics, Outpatient services, and a Wellness Center.This role is measured with age-specific criteria.Essential skills include communication, initiative, listening, overall general knowledge of physical therapy, leadership, and timeliness.Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.Common activities include standing, walking, kneeling, bending, running, sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and supporting patients.Other frequent tasks include talking, listening, reaching, handling various equipment, and utilizing computer skills.Necessary traits include good communication and public speaking skills, ability to multi-task, near visual acuity, and hand-eye coordination.There is a possible exposure to animals in this role.