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The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services for patients, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. A caregiver in this role will float between our Carrolton and Tuscarawas office locations and has the ability to cover various shifts that may need orthopaedic and neuro-based treatment sessions.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is eager to provide a valuable service to our communities and underserved populations. This is the perfect opportunity for someone to get started and gain experience, with the potential to move into a part-time or full-time role within the organization.

This is a PRN position, meaning the caregiver needs to be available on an as-needed basis.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

• Administer patient centered physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

• Observe, communicate and document patient progress and response to treatment.

• Plan, organize and implement individualized therapeutic programs with patient/family, incorporating evidence-based practice.

• Provide education on physical therapy related subjects to patients, clients, caregivers, hospital personnel and the community.

• Act as a clinical instructor or participate in the education and evaluation of students.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Associate degree or certificate

• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Experience in the clinical area

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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.

• Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.

• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.

• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.

• Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors.

• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.

• Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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