PT /PTA- Physical Therapy

Legal Entity
Aultman Hospital
The Float Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in performing all delegated treatment procedures, patient care activities, research, education and training to implement the programs established by the department. Performs all tasks delegated by the Physical Therapist under their supervision and direction, reporting changes in and condition and reaction to treatment to the Physical Therapist in all settings of care at Aultman.
The Therapy Float Pool provides high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services to individuals recovering from orthopedic, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions in all levels of care across the Aultman Health System. Our licensed physical therapist assistants deliver evidence-based care focused on restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life. The department operates within the hospital's broader continuum of care and collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other allied health professionals to ensure seamless, coordinated treatment. Services are delivered in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and organizational policies. This position would be available to float to all areas of the therapy continuum, however it would be based in outpatient and home health settings.

Graduate of a CAPTE accredited school for physical therapist assistants.

• PTA license from State of Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board- active and in good standing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

Willingness to build professional skills to support the niche services provided by inpatient, outpatient, and home health services across the Aultman Health System.

Skilled in delivering manual therapy techniques and prescribing individualized exercise programs with appropriate dosing based on the plan of care guidelines in conjunction with the need of the patient.

• Apply evidence-based practices and clinical reasoning in the delivery of physical therapy services with the ability to stimulate new ideas and create a positive work environment.
• Adapt care approaches to meet the developmental and functional needs of patients across the lifespan.
• Comply with all hospital policies, safety protocols, infection control standards, and HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Proactively offers assistance to colleagues without needing to be asked, adjusts to schedule modifications, and supports fluctuating patient volumes to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of electronic health record systems (e.g., Cerner) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Teams, Outlook, Shifts).

Demonstrate effective and adaptable communication strategies to support seamless coordination within a large, dynamic facility, utilizing both formal and informal channels-including real-time verbal interactions and electronic platforms such as Microsoft Teams, email, and other tools-to ensure timely information exchange with colleagues at the level of care that they are currently serving in.

• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and adaptability in communication and care delivery, effectively engaging with diverse patient populations ranging from inner-city communities to individuals from affluent backgrounds, while respecting unique values, expectations, and subcultural norms
• Technology Adaptability: Willingness and ability to learn new software tools and updates as required by hospital systems and therapy department workflows.
• Provides care as assigned at any Aultman facility where rehabilitation therapy services are delivered.
• Provides physical therapy care as assigned by the physical therapist.
• Maintains ongoing clinical competency by completing a minimum of 12 contact hours of approved continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, as required by the Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board.
• Completes the Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM) during each renewal period, which fulfills the mandatory ethics requirement and supports understanding of current legal and professional standards.
• Keeps the unit director informed of any significant problems or concerns.
• Responds to patient/family complaints.
• Provides peer review of job performance of co-workers on at least an annual basis.
• Assists with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed.
• Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Complies with infection control and safety policies.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of physical therapy treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice: designing effective treatments based on current, high-quality research and scientific data.

Daily work locations will vary according to needs across the health system.

• Hours of operation with shifts as assigned including occasional overtime, on-call or off-shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary.
• Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate staffing during hospice hours of operation.
• May be required to travel in inclement weather.
• Subject to emergency and other crisis situations.

Working in patient homes

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation.