Physical Therapist Assistant

Schedule & Location

Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Coverage Area includes Miamisburg, Springboro, and Franklin areas. Company:
Kettering Home Care.

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Physical Therapist.

Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.

• $10,000 bonus opportunity.
• Pay per visit model – more visits, higher earnings.
• Mileage paid.
• Flexible schedules.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible choices.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) participation.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program access.

• Plan of Care:
  Provide skilled physical therapy as ordered by the attending physician, observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Physical Therapist of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Patient Outcomes:
  Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Minimize Patient Risk:
  Assess functional problems and provide intervention and, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, work toward goals to improve patient functional status.
• Family Educator/Advocate:
  Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy; instruct on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail and observant, following directions.

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a PTA in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.