Physical Therapist Assistant

4 days ago


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

As a Physical Therapist Assistant at University Hospitals, you will play a vital role in helping patients regain range of movement and control their pain under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. This is a full-time position in Home Care Services, covering Geauga County, with a service area of 60 visits over a two-week period.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist patients with physical therapy services, including exercises and functional activities, under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
  • Observe patients during treatments, compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to the physical therapist.
  • Communicate with 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
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.


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