Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health (Per Diem)

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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.

Who can apply

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