Physical Therapist Assistant

2 weeks ago

Cleveland, Ohio, United States University Hospitals Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at University Hospitals. As a PTA, you will work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to provide high-quality patient care and support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy services to patients with physical injuries or illnesses.
  • Help patients regain range of movement and control their pain under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
  • Confer with physical therapy staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments.
  • Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
  • Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
  • Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
  • Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
  • Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
  • Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
  • Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
  • Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
  • Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.
  • Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
  • Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
  • Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner.
  • Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences.
  • Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient's progress, safety and comfort.
  • Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury.
  • Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
  • Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information.
  • Measure performance and report on patient's medical record.
  • Participate in patient status judgments.
  • Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
  • Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge.
  • Assesses learning needs, develops competency plans and provides opportunities for learning
  • Participate in quality standards and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
  • Participates in departmental meeting and programs.
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association required.
  • Strong level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
  • Effective skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
  • High degree of knowledge and competency in the practice and associated charting requirements.
  • Requisite skills and ability to perform certain clinical tasks as assigned.
  • High level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
  • Experience/knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
  • Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.
  • Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in an integrated delivery environment.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days required.
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license required.
Work Environment

This position is in Home Care Services and will provide coverage for PTO for the Eastern Market when needed. The service area is Geauga County.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

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