Empowering Home Health PTA — Full-Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Pet insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs for nurses

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team in Minnesota. You will assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions under physician direction, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient well-being.

This full-time role covers Hibbing, Nashwauk, Chisholm, Virginia, Eveleth, Mt. Iron, and Gilbert, with a schedule of Monday through Friday. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Physical Therapist Assistant education program from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery.
• Plans for client’s discharge, prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan with patients, family members, and caregivers.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship-building

OASIS documentation experience

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant education program

Job description

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team in Minnesota. You will assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions under physician direction, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient well-being.

This full-time role covers Hibbing, Nashwauk, Chisholm, Virginia, Eveleth, Mt. Iron, and Gilbert, with a schedule of Monday through Friday. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to success.