Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Akron, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Summa Health at Home and Hospice is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their team. The PTA provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist, educating patients and their family members, and ensuring patient safety. The PTA is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations, adopting the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed PTA personnel.

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.
Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience is desired.

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 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.
Other duties assigned.
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.
Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 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.