Physical Therapist Assistant Inpatient

• Provide physical therapy services only under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities
• Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist
• Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment
• Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments
• Measure patients’ range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations
• Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements
• Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment
• Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices
• Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices
• Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices
• Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment
• Perform clerical duties
• Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain
• Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists
• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
• Assesses learning needs, develops competency plans and provides opportunities for learning
• Participate in quality standards and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes
• Participates in departmental meeting and programs
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers
• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care

• Associate’s Degree from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
• 3+ years experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or at the discretion of Rehab Director
• Strong level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service
• Effective skills in managing difficult clients and patients
• High degree of knowledge and competency in the practice and associated charting requirements
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain clinical tasks as assigned
• High level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes
• Experience/knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a Federally Qualified Health Center
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in an integrated delivery environment
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the State of Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings