Physical Therapy Assistant PRN - Home Health

Otterbein SeniorLife•Tipp City, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. This is a PRN home health position. The role provides treatments to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and help patients maintain maximum performance. The assistant works with patients on therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfers, and prosthetic training; uses physical agents; observes and reports patient responses and changes in condition; instructs patients in the use of assistive and orthotic devices; and maintains clinical and conference records within prescribed time frames. Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program, with an associate’s degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working condition and automobile insurance in accordance with Ohio laws.
Have a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and communicate effectively and courteously with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers, and others.
Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with other health care team members, and reflect concern for the well-being of patients and employees.
Have visual and hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication.
Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to ambulate throughout patients’ homes and navigate stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences.

Nice To Haves

In-home health or community health/hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Direct and assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
Use physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
Observe and report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in their condition to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel.
Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintain clinical and conference notes for incorporation into the patient’s clinical record within prescribed time frames.