Ohio Living

Not-for-profit senior living with continuum care

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeYoungstown, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Technology from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education-accredited or equivalent accredited program is required.
A current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
Experience caring for geriatric and physical therapy patients is required.
Knowledge of treatment modalities is required.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies according to insurance carrier underwriting standards.
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for up to six hours per day; lift, transfer, push, or pull patients or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and drive for up to four hours per day.
Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed for coverage.
The role may involve occasional exposure to patients with various disease processes and workday exposure to infectious waste and diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses; bloodborne disease exposure risk category is I.

Responsibilities

Implement the Plan of Care developed by the Physical Therapist and ensure patients are treated according to physician orders.
Communicate physical or medical concerns related to the Plan of Care to the Physical Therapist, physician, and pertinent staff so the plan can be revised as the patient's condition requires.
Collaborate with the clinical team and Physical Therapist in implementing patient assessments, including OASIS.
Educate and instruct patients, family members, and other health team members on exercise techniques, precautions, and self-care activities to promote safety.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings by exchanging information on patient progress and discharge plans to support continuity of care.
Participate in plan-of-care meetings to communicate the patient's progress and discharge plan to the patient, family members, and patient advocates.
Conduct home visits to implement the patient's Plan of Care and guide therapeutic and self-care activities to improve function and safety and support the patient's independence at home.
Maintain work areas, treatment areas, and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
Organize and deliver physical therapy treatments according to company productivity standards.
Maintain accurate and current patient records using electronic medical record documentation and comply with applicable company, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and rules.
Maintain patient confidentiality and respect patients' personal and property rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One year of experience as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in a hospital, long-term care facility, or home health agency is preferred.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) performs physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, as ordered by qualified physicians, in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Expectations and Care Management - 70%

Implements the Plan of Care developed by the Physical Therapist ensuring that all patients are treated per the physician’s orders.
Communicates with the Physical Therapist, physician, and other pertinent staff about physical/medical concerns pertaining to the Plan of Care in order for appropriate revision, as the patient’s condition requires.
Collaborates with clinical team and Physical Therapist in the implementation of the patient assessments (OASIS).
Educates and instructs patient, family members and other health team members on the proper techniques for an exercise program, precautions and self care activities to assure safety for caregivers and patients.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team meeting by exchanging information on progress and discharge plan in order to provide the highest level of continuity of care for the patient.
Participates in the plan of care meetings to communicate to the patient, family members and patient advocates the patients’ progress and discharge plan.
Conducts home visits to implement the patient’s Plan of Care, to guide the patient in the use of therapeutic and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function and safety in order to allow the patient to remain at home at their highest level of function and independence.
Ensures that all work areas, treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.
Organizes and performs the delivery of physical therapy treatments in accordance with company productivity standards.

Administration and Reporting - 20%

Maintains current and accurate patient records through the use of electronic medical record documentation, in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 10%

Maintains compliance with all standards, regulations and rules pertinent to services provided.
Maintains the confidentiality of patient information and honors the patient’s personal and property rights.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Technology from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or equivalent accredited program required.
Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) required.

Experience

One year experience as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in a hospital, long-term care facility, or home health agency preferred. New graduates welcome.
Experience in the care of geriatric and physical therapy patients required.
Knowledge of treatment modalities.

Other Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

Sitting - Up to 6 hours/day
Standing - Up to 6 hours/day
Walking - Up to 6 hours/day
Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients and/or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
Driving - Up to 4 hours/day
Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - As needed for coverage
Subject to patients with various disease processes - Occasional
May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I

About the Company

Ohio Living

Not-for-profit senior living with continuum care

Ohio Living provides aging services in Ohio through 11 life plan communities, offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and palliative care, plus home health and hospice services. It funds these programs through resident fees and donations, reinvesting all revenue back into its communities rather than distributing profits. A defining feature is the Life Care Commitment, a promise that no resident will be asked to leave if they exhaust their funds in good faith. The organization partners with other healthcare entities and operates a provider-owned Medicare Advantage plan to coordinate care and improve outcomes, guided by a Christian-based, nonprofit mission.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Westerville, OH
Founded: 1922

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