Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. 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.

Schedule : M-F 8am to 5pm

Agency- Ohio State Home Care

Territory : Circleville, London, Mt Sterling, Washington Court House, Harrisburg area

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant 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 :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

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.