Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Hudson, OH

7d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) for a full-time or PRN role at Crown Center at Laurel Lake in Hudson, Ohio. The position is based on a continuing care retirement community campus with 75 skilled beds, approximately 70 assisted-living beds, and 300 independent-living beds. The role offers the opportunity to treat a diverse patient population, build relationships with residents, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and develop clinical skills in a continuum-of-care setting. The Physical Therapist Assistant helps implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, provides direct patient care, monitors and documents patient progress, and educates patients and families. The role works in coordination with Physical Therapists and other healthcare professionals to support effective, coordinated care. HealthPro Heritage describes itself as a therapist-led organization providing clinical services in settings including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligibility.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
Monitor and document patient progress, and report observations to the Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and families about treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Accurately document treatments, progress, and patient responses in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to coordinate patient care and support effective treatment outcomes.