A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
Join our Rehab Home Care team and make a lasting impact on the lives of your patients- one step, one stretch, one success at a time. At University Hospitals, our Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants help patients restore movement, improve strength, and regain independence. You'll be a part of a compassionate team that values innovation, collaboration, and the power of personalized care. Opportunities are available in various territories including the East, West and Central markets. Full-Time, Part-Time and PRN positions are available. Experienced and New Grad talent may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, ask your Recruiter for details.
A Brief Overview:
Physical Therapists (PTs) organize and conduct programs to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. PTs direct the patient's participation in selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health. Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) work under licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) to help people with physical injuries or illnesses to regain range of movement and control their pain. Under the PTs direction, PTAs help people who have lost motor function due to accidents, illness or age.
What You Will Do:
Performs evaluation(s) and develops an effective treatment plan appropriate to a patient's rehabilitation needs within the care continuum. Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner. Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable health information, treatment and prevention. Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process. Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.
Additional Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Required for PTs) Associates Degree from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (Required for PTAs)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Evaluation and treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload (Required proficiency) Professional initiative, objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency) Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required for both positions within 90 Days) Licensed Physical Therapist, Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license (Required for PTs) Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in the State of Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license (Required for PTAs)
Physical Demands:
Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals' comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
