Physical Therapist Assistant | Therapy and Rehabilitation, Full-Time

Memorial Health Ohio•,

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of a Physical Therapist to administer outpatient and inpatient physical therapy treatment techniques, such as exercise, moist heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, gait training, and manual therapy. The goal is to restore body functions, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. This role involves instructing patients on the care and use of assistive devices like braces, canes, crutches, or prosthetic devices. Responsibilities include recording pertinent patient information in the medical record (with co-signature from the supervising Physical Therapist) and actively communicating patient information to the supervisor. The Physical Therapist Assistant also directs patient care activities of Physical Therapist Aides, participates in training programs for other Allied Health departments, and assists with special projects as required. In the absence of the Director or Assistant Director of Rehabilitation, the assistant may supervise department activities. Continuous professional development is expected through literature review, peer review, or continuing education to stay updated on advances in Physical Therapy.

Requirements

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program of study.
Licensed by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board to practice Physical Therapy Assisting in the state of Ohio.
Attains American Heart Association BLS certification within six (6) months of employment and maintains continuous certification.

Responsibilities

Administer outpatient and inpatient physical therapy treatment techniques under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
Restore body functions, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
Instruct patients in care and use of braces, canes, crutches, or prosthetic devices.
Record pertinent information in the medical record with co-signature by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Actively communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Direct patient care activities of Physical Therapist Aides.
Participate in training programs for other Allied Health departments.
Assist with completion of special projects as required and/or assigned.
Supervise activities in Rehab. Department in absence of Director or Assistant Director, as requested.
Develop and demonstrate knowledge of current advances in Physical Therapy to maintain professional competency.