PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PACE

Job Overview:

The PACE Physical Therapy Assistant promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of the PACE Physical Therapist. The PACE Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to address mobility and functional issues.

Job Requirements:

Associate''s Degree for PTA (Required)

1 - 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant. (Preferred)

Other Current PTA license in good standing to practice in Ohio. Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified. Required

Job Responsibilities:

Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of the PACE Physical Therapist.

Performs therapeutic procedures and treatment programs by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting participants in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities.

Assists participants in using supportive devices, including Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status. Promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT.

Supports the PACE QI program and participants in PACE QI activities as assigned. Completes and maintains documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy.

Responsible for providing physical therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to address mobility and functional issues. Home visits may be necessary to provide participants and caregivers with physical therapy education and durable medical equipment training and education.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Occasionally

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting

Pulling - Frequently

Pushing - Frequently

Reaching - Frequently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer''s expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone''s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community