Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Interim HealthCare - Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best pay rates in town

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios

Flexible schedule

Tuition discounts through Rasmussen

Online training courses

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/LTD/STD

PTO & Holiday pay

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Atlanta, GA is seeking a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. You will provide patient care in home settings under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, delivering high-quality therapy in patients' homes.

Candidates must have GA PTA licensure, at least 2 years of PTA experience in home healthcare, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Active GA PTA licensure required.
• Within the last 5 years, minimum of 2 years of PTA experience in home health.
• CPR certification required, negative PPD screening or chest x-ray.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgement, strong communication, dexterity and compassion.
• Able to pass federal and state background checks and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based care under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist to patients in their homes.
• Work with a team of physicians and oversee paraprofessional staff providing patient care.
• Examine patients, complete assessments, document progress and report changes to their physician.
• Educate patients on their plan of care, prescribed therapy, diet and exercise.
• Coach family members on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote discharge planning and goal achievement.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Dexterity

Education

GA PTA licensure

2+ years home health PTA experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

HCHB charting experience

Knowledge of home health regulations

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Full-time position in Atlanta, GA – Fulton County

Interim HealthCare of Atlanta, GA is seeking a full-time Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. Work a flexible schedule maintaining a healthy work/life balance while receiving top notch pay and an impressive benefit package.

Step into a therapy career where you are valued, supported and empowered to make a positive impact in a patient’s life. At Interim HealthCare®, these are just a few of the rewards you’ll enjoy as a Home Health PTA.

What sets us apart? For starters, more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals. So, we know firsthand what it takes to care for patients and the sacrifices you make to do so. Moreover, we recognize the crucial role PTAs play in the healing process. If you’re ready to experience the rewards of home health therapy, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant enjoy some notable benefits:

• Best pay rates in town


• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes


• Flexible schedule, autonomy and work-life balance


• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University


• Online training courses to promote growth


• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/LTD/STD


• PTO & Holiday pay

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based care under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after discharge from a hospital, rehab or nursing facility


• Work with a team of physicians and oversee paraprofessional staffproviding patient care


• Examine patients, complete assessments, document progress and report changes to their physician


• Educate patients on their plan of care, prescribed medication, therapy, diet and exercise


• Coach family members on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety


• Ensure goals are met by effectively communicating with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge

A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapists Assistants:

• Active licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of GA


• Within the last 5 years, minimum of 2 years of experience as a PTA in home healthcare


• HCHB charting experience


• CPR certification, negative ppd screening or chest x-ray


• Drivers license, reliable transportation & auto insurance


• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations


• Good clinical judgement /proficiency,strong communication skills, dexterity and compassion


• Able to pass federal and state required criminal / abuse background checks and drug screen

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTAs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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