Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

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.

Agency: Summa Health at Home and Hospice

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5pm, No On-Call and No Weekends

Territory: Randolph, Alliance, Brewster, Greentown, Hartville, Louisville, Massillon, Navarre, Canton, East Canton, North Canton, Burbank, Clinton, Creston, Doylestown, Rittman, Sterling, West Salem, Apple Creek, Canal Fulton, Dalton/Lebanon, Fredericksburg, Kidron, Marshallville, Mount Eaton, North Lawrence, Orville, Shreve, Smithville, Wooster

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 rules and regulations. The Company adopts the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed PTA personnel.

What We Offer

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our clinicians make every day.

We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.

Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive:

• Paid time off
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications & Attributes

• Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment
• Minimum of one year of experience as a 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 tests 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 provides 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 makes minor adjustments or recommends 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

Compensation Note: Per visit compensation refers to a lump sum payment for all activities in connection with a visit to a patient. It includes patient care, preparation time, travel, lab drops, picking up supplies, charting, and communication with the patient's family, physician, and other healthcare 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 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
• Must be free of physical/medical conditions which would limit or restrict ability to perform essential functions
• May be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Travel is required.

Constantly (66%–100%):

• Reading, speaking, writing English
• Communication skills
• Computer/PDA usage
• Hand/finger dexterity
• Hearing/seeing
• Talking and hearing (in person and on the phone)
• Vision for close work
• Walking, sitting, bending, standing
• Distinguishing 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.