Physical Therapist Assistant

OhioHealth • Ontario, OH • 1d ago

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting staff Physical Therapists in accordance with the Ohio Physical Therapy Board laws and rules. Following the set POC, the physical therapist assistant provides patient treatment, patient/family instruction and assists in discharge planning. The PTA documents in the medical record and communicates with the multidisciplinary team. The PTA collaborates with the supervising physical therapist including, but not limited to, the need for PT reassessment. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Direct Patient Care 90 - 100%

Treats Patients:

After Physical Therapist evaluation, treats patients based on plan of care and provides appropriate patient treatment techniques.

Follows plan of care with constant communication with the Physical Therapist.

Requests updates/revision to POC as needed.

Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.

Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team :

Instructs patient and care giver/family.

Recommends DME required for discharge with discussion with Physical Therapist as needed.

Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.

Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan,.

Documents treatments, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.

Indirect Patient Care 1 - 10%

Department Functions:

Supervises patient assignments and duties of the rehab techs.

Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.

Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed.

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. Employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Additional Job Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant Program or graduate of accredited PTA program. Licensed by the State of Ohio. Participation in student clinic rotations. in modalities to prevent injuries. Continuing in area of interest relevant to work assignment.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Rehabilitation Ontario

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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