Physical Therapy Assistant

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8a-5p No On-Call and No Weekends.

Territory:
Randolph, Alliance, Brewster, Greentown, Hartville, Louisville, Massillon, Navarre, Canton, East Canton, North Canton, Burbank, Clinton, Creston, Doylestown, Rittman, Sterling, West Salem, Apple Creek, Canal Fulton, Dalton/Lebanon, Fredericksburg, Kidron, Marshallville, Mount Eaton, North Lawrence, Orville, Shreve, Smithville, Wooster.

Agency:
Summa Health at Home and Hospice.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The PTA educates patients and their family members and ensures patient safety. The PTA is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

• Competitive financial incentives with a new guaranteed base hourly rate and an uncapped bonus structure.
• Paid mileage and additional bonus opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Support from a full team, including scheduling to patient admissions.
• Competitive benefits package: medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, robust Employee Assistance Program.

• Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a PTA in an acute setting.
• Home care experience is desired.
• Effective communication skills and ability to create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name listed as a driver.

• Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress.
• Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests for which patients are medically prescribed.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Assesses functional problems and provides intervention, working with the Physical Therapist toward goals to improve patient functional status.
• Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers.
• Participates in case conferencing to promote care coordination.
• Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices or evaluates them, making minor adjustments or recommending modifications.
• Educates staff in specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate.
• Educates patient and family on therapy techniques, safety measures, and supportive activities.
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Listens to patient and family members.
• Fosters independence in patients and families to prevent dependence on the agency.
• Completes all clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested.
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed.
• Participates in on-call requirements and case conferences.
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency…