Genesis Home Care Providers·Zanesville, Ohio
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist, including educating patients and families and ensuring patient safety. Responsibilities also involve performing physical therapy procedures, treating patients to relieve pain or restore function, and completing accurate, compliant documentation.
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Agency: Genesis Home Care
Work Schedule: Part-Time (3 Days) Monday- Friday
Chesterhill, mcconnelsville, malta, stockport, breman, rushville, corning, hemlock, junction city, new lexington, new straitsville, shawnee, moxahala, glouster
SUMMARY The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant educates patients and their family members and ensures safety of the patient. The PTA is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rule and regulations. The Company adopts the physical therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed PTA personnel.
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
Qualifications: & attributes:
Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.
Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting is required.
Home care experience is desired.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
Major areas of responsibility: Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care
Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress
Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
Assesses functional problems and provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status
Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers
Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care
Recommends prosthetic/orthotic devices for patients or evaluates their device and make minor adjustments or recommend modification
Educates staff in carrying out specific physical therapy modalities when appropriate
Educates patient and family on therapy techniques involved, safety measures, and supportive activities
Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
Listens to patient and family members
Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
Participates in orientation/training of new employees
Participates in case conferences as needed
Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.
Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment.
Per visit compensation refers to a lump sum payment for all activities in connection with a visit to a patient. It is compensation not only for the time involved in doing patient care but for preparation time, travel, lab drops, picking up supplies, charting, and communication with the patient’s family, physician, and other health care providers.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.
Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Hand/finger dexterity Hearing/Seeing Talking in person Hearing in person Talking on the phone Hearing on the phone Vision for close work Walking Sitting Bending Standing Distinguish smell/taste
Frequently (34%-66%) Driving Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Stretching/Reaching Climbing Stooping (bend at waist)
Occasionally (2%-33%) N/A
Rarely (1% or less) N/A
We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment and a minimum of one year of experience as a PTA in an acute setting; home care experience is desired. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are mandatory, along with the ability to communicate effectively and apply sound physical therapy judgment.
Market context
Physical Therapist Assistant openings in Ohio often favor candidates with current state licensure and recent acute-care experience, with home care background also valued. These roles can be competitive because employers look for licensed PTAs who can communicate effectively, travel as needed, and work independently in patient settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driver’s license, auto insurance, and acute-care experience before applying.
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