Physical Therapy Assistant- PACE

***Physical Therapy Assistant– PACE of Cincinnati*** 

TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join the PACE of Cincinnati PACE Center located in Norwood Ohio. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility..

We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive pay based off years of experience. 

Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you. 

Location: 

• PACE of Cincinnati: 4850 Smith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212 (does require to drive around the Greater Cincinnati Area)

Incentives & Benefits: 

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement—this role offers competitive pay based off years of experience. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

Work Schedule: 

• 80 hours bi-weekly

Job Requirements:
Associate's Degree for PTA (Required)
1 - 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant. (Preferred)
Other Current PTA license in good standing to practice in Ohio. Upon Hire Required 
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified. Required

Job Overview:

The PACE Physical Therapy Assistant promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of the PACE Physical Therapist. The PACE Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to address mobility and functional issues.

Job Responsibilities:
Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of the PACE Physical Therapist. 
Performs therapeutic procedures and treatment programs by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting participants in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities. 
Assists participants in using supportive devices, including Durable Medical Equipment (DME). 
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. 
Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status. Promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT. 
Supports the PACE QI program and participants in PACE QI activities as assigned. Completes and maintains documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy. 
Responsible for providing physical therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to address mobility and functional issues. Home visits may be necessary to provide participants and caregivers with physical therapy education and durable medical equipment training and education.

Working Conditions:
Bending - Occasionally 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Rarely 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Pulling - Frequently 
Pushing - Frequently 
Reaching - Frequently 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Occasionally 
Standing - Frequently 
Stooping - Occasionally 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Consistently 
Color Vision - Occasionally 
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community