Physical Therapist Assistant - Otterbein Staffing Agency
About The Position
Otterbein Staffing Agency is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for its Home Health team. The PTA provides rehabilitative physical therapy treatments to home health patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Services include assistance with ambulation, transfers, gait training, and home exercise programs in accordance with each patient’s Home Health Plan of Care. The role involves providing care in patients’ homes and working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. This is a PRN position paying $33–$44 per visit, with weekend differentials. The staffing agency provides access to open shifts across Otterbein services, and staff choose when and where to work. A minimum of twelve annual in-service hours is required.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Minimum of three years of full-time PTA experience or at least 2,000 hours of patient-related care experience.
- Current Ohio license as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or an application in process.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license.
- Reliable transportation with auto insurance.
- Satisfactory criminal background check.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services to patients according to the Home Health Plan of Care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Perform physical therapy procedures in patients’ homes.
- Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients with relatively stable conditions.
- Assist and motivate patients in improving functional mobility and independence.
- Teach basic body mechanics to patients and families.
- Instruct patients and family members in the proper use and care of prosthetic devices and therapeutic appliances.
- Observe and document patient progress and response to treatment, and report findings and changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Modify the Home Health Plan of Treatment as authorized by the physician and Physical Therapist.
- Participate in home health care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Communicate plan-of-care updates to patients and families.
- Prepare and submit clinical documentation and progress notes in a timely manner in accordance with Otterbein Home Health policies and state and federal regulations.
- Complete a minimum of twelve hours of in-services annually.
Benefits
- Access to open shifts across Otterbein’s service settings.
- Ability to choose when and where to work and define scheduling preferences.
- Opportunity to increase income potential.
- Supportive community.
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Education Level
Associate degree
