PTA, Healthcare, Physical Therapy

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.

** agency:
** the christ hospital home health care
** schedule:
** prn, monday - friday, 8:15 am - 5:00 pm.  
** territory:
** greater cincinnati and surrounding communities in southwest ohio, including warren, clermont, clinton, and highland counties: blanchester, fayetteville, hillsboro, leesburg, lynchburg, martinsville, midland, new vienna, loveland, goshen, pleasant plain, milford, kings mills, maineville, oregonia, south lebanon, morrow, lebanon, monroe, mason, sycamore township, clarksville, cuba, reeseville, sabina, wilmington.the physical therapist assistant i (pta) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a physical therapist.

The physical therapist assistant educates patients and their family members and ensures safety of the patient. The pta i is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rule and regulations. The company adopts the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed pta personnel.
** key responsibilities
*** 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 test on patients for whom they have been 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 provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status
* communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers
* participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care
* recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modification
* educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate
* educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, 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 their families to prevent dependence on the agency
* completes all clinical documentation in accordance with 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 all on-call requirements and case conferences
* attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
* participates in orientation/training of new employees
* participates in case conferences as needed
* drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
* daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
* documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
* completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
* follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a licensed physical therapist assistant, per the state of employment.
* other duties as assigned.
** qualifications
* ** minimum of one year of experience as an pta in an acute setting is required.
* home care experience is desired.
* ability to effectively…