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PTA - FLOATAultman Health Foundation • East Canton, Ohio, United States
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PTA - FLOAT

Aultman Health Foundation
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    East Canton, Ohio, United States
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    East Canton, Ohio, United States
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Legal Entity Aultman Hospital Position Summary The Float Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in performing all delegated treatment procedures, patient care activities, research, education and training to implement the programs established by the department. Performs all tasks delegated by the Physical Therapist under their supervision and direction, reporting changes in and condition and reaction to treatment to the Physical Therapist in all settings of care at Aultman. Department Summary The Therapy Float Pool provides high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services to individuals recovering from orthopedic, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions in all levels of care across the Aultman Health System. Our licensed physical therapist assistants deliver evidence-based care focused on restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life. The department operates within the hospital's broader continuum of care and collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other allied health professionals to ensure seamless, coordinated treatment. Services are delivered in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and organizational policies. Staff are expected to uphold the mission, vision, and values of the organization while maintaining a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous professional development. This position would be available to float to all areas of the therapy continuum, however it would be based in outpatient and home health settings.
Qualifications
Graduate of a CAPTE accredited school for physical therapist assistants.
PTA license from State of Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board- active and in good standing.
Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required. Department Qualifications
Willingness to build professional skills to support the niche services provided by inpatient, outpatient, and home health services across the Aultman Health System. Skills
Skilled in delivering manual therapy techniques and prescribing individualized exercise programs with appropriate dosing based on the plan of care guidelines in conjunction with the need of the patient.
Apply evidence-based practices and clinical reasoning in the delivery of physical therapy services with the ability to stimulate new ideas and create a positive work environment.
Exhibit strong interpersonal, oral/written communication, and organizational problem-solving skills to support collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Adapt care approaches to meet the developmental and functional needs of patients across the lifespan.
Comply with all hospital policies, safety protocols, infection control standards, and HIPAA regulations.
Participate in ongoing professional development, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates adaptability and fosters a positive team environment by responding to both planned and unplanned changes in daily workflow.
Proactively offers assistance to colleagues without needing to be asked, adjusts to schedule modifications, and supports fluctuating patient volumes to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of electronic health record systems (e.g., Cerner) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Teams, Outlook, Shifts). Department Skills
Demonstrate effective and adaptable communication strategies to support seamless coordination within a large, dynamic facility, utilizing both formal and informal channels-including real-time verbal interactions and electronic platforms such as Microsoft Teams, email, and other tools-to ensure timely information exchange with colleagues at the level of care that they are currently serving in.
Exhibit cultural sensitivity and adaptability in communication and care delivery, effectively engaging with diverse patient populations ranging from inner-city communities to individuals from affluent backgrounds, while respecting unique values, expectations, and subcultural norms
Technology Adaptability: Willingness and ability to learn new software tools and updates as required by hospital systems and therapy department workflows.
Adaptability to build skills to support niche services when needed.
Demonstrates adaptability in navigating dynamic work locations that change due to patient and staffing volumes. Responsibilities & Expectations
Provides care as assigned at any Aultman facility where rehabilitation therapy services are delivered.
Maintains on-going competency at all assigned practice locations.
Provides physical therapy care as assigned by the physical therapist.
Maintains ongoing clinical competency by completing a minimum of 12 contact hours of approved continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, as required by the Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board.
Completes the Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM) during each renewal period, which fulfills the mandatory ethics requirement and supports understanding of current legal and professional standards.
Keeps the unit director informed of any significant problems or concerns.
Responds to patient/family complaints.
Orients new personnel to charts, forms and documentation requirements.
Provides peer review of job performance of co-workers on at least an annual basis.
Assists with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed.
Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the program and responds positively to changes in workflow.
Complies with infection control and safety policies.
Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of physical therapy treatment procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice: designing effective treatments based on current, high-quality research and scientific data. Department Responsibilities & Expectations
Greets patients, visitors, and colleagues promptly with a warm smile, friendly introduction, and, when possible, by name-creating a welcoming and respectful environment.
Anticipates needs and exceeds expectations by asking, "Is there anything else I or a fellow colleague can do for you?"-demonstrating a proactive approach to service and support.
Provides a caring, timely, and compassionate discharge or departure experience, always expressing gratitude with, "Thank you for allowing us to care for you."
Demonstrates integrity, openness, and fairness in all interactions, upholding the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior.
Promotes teamwork and collaboration, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, solution-focused work environment.
Embraces innovation and creativity, seeking opportunities to improve processes, enhance patient care, and support departmental goals.
Exhibits compassion and empathy in every patient and team interaction, fostering trust and emotional support throughout the care experience. Working Conditions
Daily work locations will vary according to needs across the health system.
Hours of operation with shifts as assigned including occasional overtime, on-call or off-shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary.
Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate staffing during hospice hours of operation.
Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
May be required to travel in inclement weather.
Subject to emergency and other crisis situations. Working conditions are dependent on what level of care they are serving that day. May include Managing patient incontinence, and/or nausea and vomiting Working in patient homes
Hazardous Exposure Category Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. Physical Addendum Demands Frequency Remarks Lifting 0-10 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Lifting 10-20 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Lifting 20-35 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Lifting 35-50 lbs Frequent 34-65% Lifting 50-75 lbs Occasional 10-33% Lifting 75-100 lbs Occasional 10-33% Lifting over 100 lbs Occasional 10-33% Forward Reaching Continuous 66% of the day Overhead Reaching Frequent 34-65% Standing Continuous 66% of the day Walking Continuous 66% of the day Sitting Continuous 66% of the day Climbing Occasional 10-33% Stairs/Ladder Frequent 34-65% Bending/Stooping Continuous 66% of the day Twisting/Turning Continuous 66% of the day Kneeling/Squatting Frequent 34-65% Crawling Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs Frequent 34-65% Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying 0-10 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Carrying 10-20 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Carrying 20-35 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying 35-50 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying 50-100 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying over 100 lbs Occasional 10-33% Grasping/repetitive sustained Continuous 66% of the day Fine motor coordination Continuous 66% of the day Vision: Near/Far/Color Continuous 66% of the day Hearing: ordinary conversation/other Continuous 66% of the day All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.
  • East Canton, Ohio, United States

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