Physical Therapy Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Cleveland, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides skilled physical therapy services in patients’ homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the state scope of practice. The PTA helps patients relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain performance; observes and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress; and supports patient safety and independence. The role includes educating patients, families, and staff; coordinating care with physicians, therapists, coworkers, and schedulers; and completing accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocols and Medicare/Federal guidelines. The position serves a territory in Northeast Ohio and requires travel to patient locations. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute setting.
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 respond with an appropriate solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined work ethic, with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including required travel, driving, walking, sitting, bending, standing, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

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 using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, and water.
Assess functional problems, provide interventions, and work with the Physical Therapist toward goals that improve patient functional status.
Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, coworkers, and schedulers; report changes as needed.
Participate in case conferences to promote coordination of care and meet on-call requirements.
Recommend prosthetic or orthotic devices, evaluate 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 wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Listen to patients and families and foster their independence to help prevent dependence on the agency.
Complete clinical documentation for treatment, assessments, patient education, and required visit types within specified time frames; submit all required documentation according to company requirements.
Complete chart audits at the agency location when 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 visits.
Perform other assigned duties.