Physical Therapist Assistant

2 weeks ago

OH United States Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC Full time
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

Agency:

The Christ Hospital Home Health Care

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.

Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers. Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The PTA educates patients and their family members and ensures safety of the patient. The PTA 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

  • 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.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

  • 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • 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. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 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.

Per visit compensation refers to a lump sum payment for all activities in connection with a visit to a patient. It is compensation not only for the time involved in doing patient care but for preparation time, travel, lab drops, picking up supplies, charting, and communication with the patient's family, physician, and other health care providers.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:

Health Requirements: 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.

Physical Demands: 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'll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Job ID #7130. Posted job title: Physical Therapy Assistant

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