Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health (Per Diem)

Southwoods Health

  • Boardman, Ohio
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoardman, Ohio
    Websitehttps://www.southwoodshealth.com/careers/

    Description

    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 
     
     
    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