Physical Therapist Assistant - Otterbein Staffing Agency

Otterbein SeniorLife•Tipp City, OH

21h•$33 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Otterbein Staffing Agency is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to join its Home Health team. The role provides rehabilitative physical therapy treatments to home health patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, in accordance with each patient’s Home Health Plan of Care. Treatments may include ambulation, transfer and gait training, home exercise programs, and other non-complex therapeutic procedures performed in patients’ homes. The position is PRN and pays $33–$44 per visit, with weekend differentials. Otterbein Staffing Agency offers access to open shifts across Otterbein services and allows team members to choose when and where they work. The organization describes its team members as Partners in Caring and emphasizes person-centered care that respects residents and their choices.

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 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 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 condition changes 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 12 hours of in-services annually.