Physical Therapy Assistant Opt 2 - Hamilton - IP Rehab Unit Therapy - PRN/Days

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

 

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services. 
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds. 
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
  • America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Responsibilities & Requirements

A Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensed professional who assists in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and instruction, under the supervision of a physical therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant keeps the physical therapist updated on how the patient is progressing and responding to treatment and documents the information. Major tasks and duties include, but are not limited to: direct patient care, day to day patient scheduling, consultation with physicians, Physical Therapist and other team members, documentation in the electronic medical record, quality assurance and performance improvement(QAPI), clinical education, guest relations, and billing for patient services rendered an other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum EducationGraduation from an accredited school for physical therapist assistant required.  Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Physical Therapy AssistantMust be licensed by the State of Ohio.  Required SkillsCPR certified.Ability to perform therapy treatments in accordance with the established plan of care.Ability to communicate with supervising physical therapist, patients, physicians and staff.Ability to delegate appropriate treatment activities to supportive personnel.Knowledge of and ability to use therapy equipment.Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, documentation in electronic medical record.Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask.