Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health

Southwoods Health
  • Boardman, Ohio
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
    Company: Southwoods Health at Home (A division of Southwoods Health)
    Location: Serving Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties
    Schedule: Full-Time | Consistent Daytime Hours
     
     
    About the Role:
    Southwoods Health at Home is seeking a patient-centered Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home health team. In this role, you will provide vital therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed 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 patient care.
    • Education: Empower patients and their families by providing clear instruction on home exercise programs and post-operative recovery protocols.
    • Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely patient records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in accordance with Medicare and facility standards.
     
     
    What You’ll Need (Qualifications):
    • Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist 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, clinical problem-solving, and the ability to provide compassionate care independently in a home setting.
     
     
    Why Choose Southwoods?
    At Southwoods, it’s not just about the treatment, but how you’re treated. Our full-time opportunities feature a highly collaborative clinical environment backed by an award-winning healthcare system that values your professional contribution. #SWH
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

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

    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Clinical Medicineunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Home Careunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medicareunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Physical Therapyunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched

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