Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant- Full Time

Company info:

Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not for profit organization serving over 2000 older adults and adults with disabilities. We are a leader in offering services and settings that inspire and support a sense of home when people experience challenging and changing circumstance related to aging and living with disabilities.

Offering skilled nursing and therapy services, Bethany Village Home Health Care makes it easier for seniors to recover at home and live independently. Caregivers can feel peace of mind knowing their loved one is being carefully and faithfully served

This will be a Full-Time day shift position

Position Summary:

Responsible for client care under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist

Job duties:

• Applies physical therapy procedures to clients through use of therapeutic exercise, mechanical traction, therapeutic massage, compression, heat, cold, ultraviolet light, and electricity.
• Measures and fits walkers, canes, crutches, and wheelchair, and provides instructions on the use and care of these items.
• Provides instruction in transfers, activities of daily living, gait, pulmonary function, and the use and care of orthosis, prosthesis, and supportive devices.
• Performs measurements without interpretation for range of motion, gross muscle strength, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs.
• Modifies treatment program within the limits of the specific plan of care according to the clients’ needs and response.  Reports changes to the PT.
• Communicates with staff members and other healthcare professionals on client’s status and care.
• Promptly reports incidents, accidents, errors, changes of condition, abuse or concerns to the client’s primary nurse or the Health at Home Director.
• Adheres to infection control policies, professional therapeutic services, and Health at Home policies and procedures at all times while providing care to clients.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of adaptive aids for clients.
• Attends scheduled in-services, training, and staff meetings

Benefits:

As a team member at Graceworks Lutheran Services, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive wages and paid training
• Paid Holidays 
• Available medical and dental coverage, long term disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement account, vision discount program for qualified full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Employee referral bonuses

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.  Current Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant License.
• Valid drivers’ license and a safe driving record.
• At least one year experience, preferably in a home health care setting preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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