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
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