Physical Therapy Assistant SNF
Columbus, OH
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Physical Therapist SNF, Columbus South. The Physical Therapist Assistant supports the delivery of Physical Therapy services through transportation, therapeutic exercises, functional activities, and other interventions outlined in the treatment plan and state practice guidelines. The role monitors patient responses, documents progress, supports patient and caregiver education, and promotes safe, high-quality care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; 2 years of bedside experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Implements treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the Physical Therapist.
  • Assists with posture training, strengthening, endurance and cardiac training, balance, coordination, joint mobility, pain relief, functional skills, and community re-entry activities.
  • Trains patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
  • Demonstrates gait belt use, safety awareness, and proper guarding techniques.
  • Provides instruction on prescribed equipment and therapeutic modalities.
  • Monitors patient responses to treatment and intervenes as necessary.
  • Documents patient progress, treatment response, patient and family education, and family participation.
  • Teaches caregivers safe mobility, transfers, positioning, exercise, and body mechanics.
  • Participates in team conferences, continuing education, quality improvement activities, and peer education.
  • Follows safety, infection control, equipment-cleaning, personal protective equipment, and hand-washing procedures.
  • Maintains professional and ethical relationships with patients and staff while providing customer-focused care.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits