Physical Therapist Assistant

Warrensville Heights, Ohio

Employer: University Hospitals
Industry: Home Care
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work under licensed physical therapists to help people with physical injuries or illnesses of to regain range of movement and control their pain.
  • Under the PT's direction, PTAs help people who have lost motor function due to accidents, illness or age.
  • Provide physical therapy services only under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
  • Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
  • Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
  • Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
  • Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
  • Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
  • Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
  • Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
  • Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
  • Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
  • Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
  • Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
  • Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.
  • Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
  • Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
  • Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner.
  • Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences.
  • Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient's progress, safety and comfort.
  • Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury.
  • Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
  • Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information.
  • Measure performance and report on patient's medical record.
  • Participate in patient status judgments.
  • Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
  • Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge.
  • Assesses learning needs, develops competency plans and provides opportunities for learning
  • Participate in quality standards and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
  • Participates in departmental meeting and programs.
  • Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
  • Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
  • Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
  • Monday-Friday
  • Full time 40 hours per week.
  • This position is in Home Care Services.
  • The service area is Geauga County.
  • Providing coverage for PTO for the Eastern Market when needed.
  • 60 visits over a two week period which averages out to 6 visits per day.


Qualifications:
  • Associate's Degree from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association required.
  • Strong level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
  • Effective skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
  • High degree of knowledge and competency in the practice and associated charting requirements.
  • Requisite skills and ability to perform certain clinical tasks as assigned.
  • High level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
  • Experience/knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
  • Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.
  • Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in an integrated delivery environment.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days required.
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license required.
Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 240008PT
Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Warrensville Heights

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