Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

2 days ago

Columbus, Ohio, United States Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC Full time
Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC is seeking a skilled Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Canton, Ohio.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to provide comprehensive skilled services to patients in their homes. The successful candidate will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to educate patients and their families, ensure patient safety, and complete accurate documentation.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide skilled services in a patient's home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care
  • Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress
  • Perform physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed
  • Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
  • Assess functional problems and provide intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, work toward goals to improve patient functional status
  • Communicate effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers
  • Participate in case conferencing promoting coordination of care
  • Recommend prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluate their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modification
  • Educate staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate
  • Educate patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities
  • Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
  • Listen to patient and family members
  • Foster independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency
  • Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
  • Document all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
  • Complete chart audits at agency location as requested
  • Communicate with scheduler any changes as needed
  • Participate in all on-call requirements and case conferences
  • Attend in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
  • Participate in orientation/training of new employees
  • Participate in case conferences as needed
Requirements:
  • Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment
  • Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required
  • Home care experience is desired
  • Ability to effectively communicate and 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 style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver
Health Qualifications:

Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the essential functions. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.

Constantly (66%-100%):

Reading, Speaking, Writing English

Communications Skills

Computer/PDA Usage

Hand/finger dexterity

Hearing/Seeing

Talking in person

Hearing in person

Talking on the phone

Hearing on the phone

Vision for close work

Walking

Sitting

Bending

Standing

Distinguish smell/taste

Frequently (34%-66%)

Driving

Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance

Stretching/Reaching

Climbing

Stooping (bend at waist)

Occasionally (2%-33%)

N/A

Rarely (1% or less)

N/A

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Job ID #7392. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

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