Conferences, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Safety, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Iontophoresis, Orthotics, Patient Safety, Physical Therapy, Prosthetics, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Treatment Plan, Ultrasound
Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant
LocationOhio
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | Variable weekly schedule including Monday through Friday shifts
Key Responsibilities- Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance, coordination, endurance, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training.
- Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs; demonstrate proper guarding and gait belt techniques.
- Administer and demonstrate therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpool, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and TENS units.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary; document patient progress, response to treatment, and patient and family education.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by adhering to infection control protocols, safe patient handling practices, and equipment safety standards.
- Participate in team conferences, collaborate with other healthcare disciplines, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Ohio.
- Demonstrated ability to implement physical therapy treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Proficiency in the application of therapeutic modalities and assistive device training.
- Strong documentation skills for recording patient progress and treatment responses.
- Commitment to patient and employee safety, including adherence to infection control and safe patient handling guidelines.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with community re-entry training and functional skills rehabilitation.
- Familiarity with therapeutic pool and aquatic therapy modalities.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with a strong emphasis on quality care and professional development.
- Join a team that prioritizes both patient safety and employee well-being as core organizational values.
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing