Physical Therapy Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Kettering, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA) provides skilled services in patients’ homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist and within the scope of practice for a licensed PTA in the state of employment. The PTA educates patients and family members, promotes patient safety and independence, and completes accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency protocols and applicable legal, Medicare, and federal requirements. The role serves the Greater Dayton and Southwest Ohio territory, including southern Montgomery County, northern Warren County, Miamisburg, Franklin, Carlisle, Springboro, and surrounding communities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with daily travel to assigned patient visit locations. The PTA works with patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain the highest possible level of performance. The position involves coordination with physical therapists, physicians, coworkers, schedulers, patients, and families; participation in case conferences and on-call requirements; and completion of visit documentation within specified timeframes. The job may also involve chart audits, staff education, and orientation or training of new employees. The role requires frequent driving and physical activity, including walking, bending, standing, sitting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transitional work may be available, including answering phones, filing, computer work or data entry, attending training or continuing education, reviewing safety materials, and performing other tasks within assigned restrictions. Duties may change or be added as needed. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute setting.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Knowledge of therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments and identify situations and handle them with an appropriate solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined work ethic, with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled services in patients’ homes according to the Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress.
Perform prescribed physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance through physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, or water.
Assess functional problems and provide interventions in coordination with the Physical Therapist to improve patient functional status.
Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, coworkers, and schedulers, including reporting changes as needed.
Participate in case conferences to promote coordination of care and meet on-call requirements.
Recommend prosthetic or orthotic devices, evaluate patients’ devices, make minor adjustments, or recommend modifications.
Educate staff on specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate.
Educate patients and families about therapy techniques, safety measures, and supportive activities.
Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Listen to patients and family members and foster their independence to help prevent dependence on the agency.
Complete clinical documentation, including documentation of treatment, assessments, and patient education, in accordance with agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines.
Document subsequent, discharge, evaluation/recertification, and resumption-of-care visits within 24 hours, and submit all required documentation within company deadlines.
Complete chart audits at the agency location as requested.
Attend in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
Drive to patients’ primary locations and attend assigned visit locations daily.
Follow the plan of care within the scope of practice for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.