Physical Therapy Assistant PRN - Home Health

The role

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the Physical Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. This role involves treating patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

What you will do

• Provides direct physical therapy treatments according to directions of the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.

Required qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working condition and have automobile insurance in accordance with Ohio laws.
• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and al
• Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work with other health care team members and reflect concern for the wellbeing on patients and employees.
• Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have ability sufficient to ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences

Nice to have

• in-home health or community health/hospice preferred

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

About the company

Otterbein provides person-centered care in vibrant communities, small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office. They work toward a shared goal of delivering compassionate, quality care.