Physical Therapy Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Kettering, OH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant I (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services in patients’ homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist and follows the plan of care within the scope of practice for a licensed PTA in the state of employment. The role includes educating patients and family members, ensuring patient safety, documenting care accurately and on time, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, agency protocols, and Medicare/Federal guidelines. The PTA works with patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. The position serves the Greater Dayton and Southwest Ohio territory, including southern Montgomery County and northern Warren County and surrounding communities. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The agency is Baptist Health Home Care - New Albany, IN.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a PTA in an acute setting.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with the employee listed 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 the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant work style.
Disciplined work ethic and ability to prioritize and be timely.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled services in patients’ homes as established in 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 using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, and water.
Assess functional problems and provide interventions; work with the Physical Therapist toward goals to improve patient functional status.
Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, coworkers, schedulers, patients, and family members.
Participate in case conferences to promote coordination of care.
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 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 in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines, documenting treatment, assessments, and patient education.
Complete chart audits at the agency location as requested.
Participate in on-call requirements and case conferences as needed.
Attend in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
Drive to patients’ primary locations for scheduled visits and attend daily at assigned visit locations.
Document subsequent, discharge, evaluation/recertification, and resumption-of-care visits within 24 hours, and submit all required documentation within company deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.