Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)
Company: Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice - Greater Akron
Location: Fairlawn
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
Providing PT is your specialty. You know that people feel better
when they're at home, and you're passionate about bringing therapy
care to your patient's front door. You pride yourself on your
ability to think on your feet and deliver expert care outside of a
clinical setting. Your compassion is equal to your therapy skills
and working independently is just fine with you. If you love to
help people get well at home, we want you to share your passion
with Ohio Living and join us as a Licensed Physical Therapy
Assistant for Home Health & Hospice. -Why Ohio Living is
different
Build relationships. More than any
other area of therapy, home care allows you to foster a bond with
patients and their families that is unlike any other. You'll enjoy
the appreciation and closeness that make your work more
rewarding.Be independent. You can handle your day your way, as long
as you are self-motivated, professional and efficient in your time
management. These roles offer excellent balance with mainly daytime
hours. Many ways to care. It takes a special person to adapt to
differing home settings with skill and compassion. Ohio Living also
offers hospice care or care at our residences, should you wish to
explore new areas.Support and rewards. While you will be working
independently, we are always here when you need support. We offer
the technology you need for patient records. Rewards include
mileage reimbursement and productivity bonus pay.Attractive pay and
benefits. We offer everything you expect, plus a retirement plan,
paid time off, education assistance, pay advances up to $500 and
recognition programs. -What you'll doWith an assigned caseload of
patients, you'll provide physical therapy treatments to patients in
their homes throughout several counties under the supervision of a
Physical Therapist. That includes implementing care plans,
providing treatment and working closely with patients and families.
You'll also maintain accurate patient records through use of mobile
devices. -What it takes
Associate degree in Physical Therapy
Assistant Technology from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education (CAPTE) or equivalent accredited program
requiredCurrent unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to
practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) requiredOne year
experience as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in a hospital,
long-term care facility, or home health agency preferred. New grads
always welcome!Valid driver's license, insurance and acceptable
driving recordOhio Living Home Health and Hospice in Greater Akron
is a premier provider in Cuyahoga, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Portage,
Stark, Summit and Wayne counties offering hospice and palliative
care, private-duty home care, long-term nursing care,
physical/speech/occupational therapies, home health aides, social
work services, medication administration, wound care management, IV
therapy and more. Most importantly, we're a company that:
- chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit
organization
- makes its mission the heart of our organization by consistently
exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
- provides an engaging, recognition centered, team-oriented
workplace dedicated to career, family and faith - -Why work at Ohio
Living Home Health & Hospice? -Depending on an employee's status,
they may benefit from:
- competitive wages
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement savings
- paid time off including your birthday
- training, continuing education, and education assistance
- pay advances up to $500
- the latest technology
- mileage reimbursement
- unlimited career opportunities
- and much more! - -Who is Ohio Living? -Headquartered in
Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation's largest
not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its
founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of
quality of life for adults through its 12 life plan communities and
Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice in 50 Ohio counties. -Our mission
is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the
enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent
with the Christian Gospel.Our Values:Care - --- - Integrity - --- -
Customer Service - --- - InnovationFinancial Stewardship - --- -
Leadership - --- - Inclusion - -
Keywords: Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice - Greater Akron, Penn Hills , Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA), Healthcare , Fairlawn, Pennsylvania
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