Full-Time Home Health PT Assistant — Impactful Patient Care

Aveanna Healthcare; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

CEU access

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our home health team in Bridgeville, Seaford and Delmar, Delaware. This full-time role supports the patient’s therapy plan under the supervision of a physical therapist and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and caregivers, document progress, and help with discharge planning. A PTA degree, active state license, and CPR certification are required, with competitive pay and

Qualifications

• Gradation 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

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.

Skills

Physical therapy

Clinical skills

CPR certified

Team collaboration

Home health experience

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant degree

State license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our home health team in Bridgeville, Seaford and Delmar, Delaware. This full-time role supports the patient’s therapy plan under the supervision of a physical therapist and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and caregivers, document progress, and help with discharge planning. A PTA degree, active state license, and CPR certification are required, with competitive pay and