Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health (Per Diem)Southwoods Health
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health (Per Diem)
Location: Serving Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health (Per Diem)Per Diem
Location: Serving Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health (Per Diem)Per Diem
Southwoods Health at Home, a division of Southwoods Health, is seeking a patient-centered Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home health team. In this role, you will provide vital therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist, helping patients restore function and regain independence in the comfort of their own homes.
Essential Duties:
- Clinical Care: Implement medically prescribed physical therapy treatments according to the individualized plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist.
- Patient Progress: Monitor and record patient responses to treatment, including strength, motor development, and functional capacity.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Physical Therapist and the multidisciplinary team to suggest treatment revisions and integrate care.
- Education: Empower patients and their families by providing instruction on home exercise programs and post-operative recovery protocols.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely patient records in accordance with Medicare and facility standards.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Licensure: Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the State of Ohio.
- Certification: Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide compassionate care independently in a home setting.
Why Southwoods?
At Southwoods, it’s not just about the treatment, but how you’re treated. Our Per Diem roles offer the professional environment of a leading healthcare system with the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. www.southwoodshealth.com
At Southwoods, it’s not just about the treatment, but how you’re treated. Our Per Diem roles offer the professional environment of a leading healthcare system with the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. www.southwoodshealth.com
