Physical Therapist Assistant

Dyrect Therapy Services, the premier home health care therapy provider in Central and Northeast Ohio, has PRN Physical Therapist Assistant opportunities. We are looking for PRN PTAs to help in Summit County. Our rates are negotiable based on experience. The candidates must possess a valid Ohio PTA license. This position will be responsible for provision of Physical Therapy treatments in an in-home setting under the supervision of an evaluating PT. Compensation for this position is per visit and the position allows for a flexible schedule. Come and join our amazing team

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• 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

Skills

• Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• Licence to practice or relevant certification
• Associate or BS degree in PTA

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Summit County, OH (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Summit County, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person