Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Company: Advanced Home Health Of Cincinnati
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

*Job description*Advanced Home Health of Cincinnati is looking to add a PRN or Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to our Home Health team. Provides physical therapy services to clients in their homes in accordance with the plan of care and Agency policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist performs functions that require substantially specialized knowledge, judgment and skill.PRN will be paid by visit.*Qualifications** Graduate of physical therapy assistant program.* Possesses current registration or license as required by the state of practice.* Minimum of two (2) year experience in a health care facility or equivalent experience preferred.* Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills.* Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements.* Good driving record and reliable transportation.* Current CPR certification.* Current finger print clearance card.*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY** Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designed forms and submit per Agency guidelines within forty-eight (48) hours.* Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to case manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.* Implements teaching appropriate to the clients needs and within the context of his/her environment and learning ability.* Plans, teaches, supervises, and counsels clients about their physical therapy need to promote improvement or recovery, symptom management of disease process, and community resources.* Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching plan and establishes care plan for others to follow on teaching the client.* Uses OASIS assessment tool and outcome reports to improve therapy services and client outcomes.* Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with agency policy and procedures.* Assesses safety of environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety.*TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS*Requires a full range of body motion including the handling and lifting of patients. Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination required. Occasionally will lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds or greater. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Involves exposure to communicable diseases. Requires a current drivers license and the ability to drive and access a patients home without assistive device.Benefits:* Flexible scheduleMedical Specialty:* Geriatrics* Home HealthSchedule:* Day shift* Monday to FridayAbility to Commute:* Cincinnati, OH 45246 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Cincinnati, OH 45246: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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