Dynamic Home Health PTA: Impactful Patient Care

Aveanna Healthcare; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

401(k) with Company match

Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

Tuition reimbursement and tuition dis

Free CEUs

Resumo da oferta

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for full-time in the Huntsville area to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions under the physician's plan of care in home health settings.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, update families and caregivers, and help patients regain function through skilled therapy, gait training, prosthetic/assistive devices education, and discharge planning. Valid PTA license and CPR are required.

Qualificações

• Graduation from a Physical Therapist Assistant education program from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of practice
• Valid CPR

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Communicates with and regularly updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care.
• Provides skilled therapy services, treatments and procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety.
• Reports observations of the patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or the patient’s physician, as appropriate.
• Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
• Provides skilled teaching to the patients, family members, and caregivers regarding the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (i.e., canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery.
• Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care.
• Plans for client’s discharge, prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan with patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
• Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information. Observes, records, and reports (1) signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications; and (3) any change in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the patient’s physician and to the RN on the case if applicable.
• Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis.
• Completes daily report and any required documentation in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedules.
• Maintains consistent attendance.
• Submits all credentials in a timely manner.

Conhecimentos

CPR

Formação académica

PTA education program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for full-time in the Huntsville area to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions under the physician's plan of care in home health settings.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, update families and caregivers, and help patients regain function through skilled therapy, gait training, prosthetic/assistive devices education, and discharge planning. Valid PTA license and CPR are required.