We are looking for a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant who is enthusiastic about helping patients improve their mobility and pain. You will work closely with and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- 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
Skills
- Proven working experience as physical therapy assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- Licensed to practice in the state of Ohio
- Associate or BS degree in PTA
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $29.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
Education:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Ohio Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: On the road