Physical Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PACEThe PACE Physical Therapy Assistant promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of the PACE Physical Therapist. The PACE Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to address mobility and functional issues.Job Requirements:Associate's Degree for PTA (Required)1 - 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)Current PTA license in good standing to practice in Ohio. Upon Hire Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.Job Responsibilities:Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of the PACE Physical Therapist.Performs therapeutic procedures and treatment programs by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting participants in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities.Assists participants in using supportive devices, including Durable Medical Equipment (DME).Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status. Promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT.Supports the PACE QI program and participants in PACE QI activities as assigned.Completes and maintains documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy.Responsible for providing physical therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to address mobility and functional issues.Home visits may be necessary to provide participants and caregivers with physical therapy education and durable medical equipment training and education.Working Conditions:Bending - OccasionallyClimbing - RarelyConcentrating - ConsistentlyHearing: Conversation - ConsistentlyHearing: Other Sounds - ConsistentlyInterpersonal Communication - ConsistentlyKneeling - RarelyLifting <10 Lbs. - OccasionallyLifting 50+ Lbs. - RarelyLifting <50 Lbs. - OccasionallyPulling - FrequentlyPushing - FrequentlyReaching - FrequentlyReading - ConsistentlySitting - OccasionallyStanding - FrequentlyStooping - OccasionallyTalking - ConsistentlyThinking/Reasoning - ConsistentlyUse of Hands - ConsistentlyColor Vision - OccasionallyVisual Acuity: Far - ConsistentlyVisual Acuity: Near - ConsistentlyWalking - FrequentlyTriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS BehaviorsAt TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:Serve: ALWAYS...Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assistRefrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areasExcel: ALWAYS...Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been metOffer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)Work on improving quality, safety, and serviceRespect: ALWAYS...Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.Value: ALWAYS...Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.Engage: ALWAYS...Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.