Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide essential treatment under supervision. This role requires evaluation of patient care effectiveness and collaboration with a team to optimize treatment plans. Candidates should have a valid Georgia license and a preference for experience in home care settings.

Qualifications

• Current license in GA required.
• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program expected.
• One year of clinical experience in home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy according to the Plan of Care.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of treatments.
• Assesses home environment for safety issues.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Graduate of an accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants

Job description

Position Overview
The Physical Therapy Assistant is a licensed professional who performs physical therapy treatments in accordance with agency policies under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Territory: Will sevice Gwinnett and North Fulton counties

Essential Duties:

• Administers physical therapy to patients following the Plan of Care developed by the Physician and Physical Therapist.
• Evaluates and documents effectiveness of physical therapy services to the patient and his/her response to treatment.
• Assesses the home environment to identify safety hazards on a continued basis. Recommends changes in the environment that eliminate or reduce these hazards.
• Recognizes and identifies need for initiation of services from other disciplines or resources. Documents these needs, communicates with supervisor and refers to other disciplines/resources as needed.
• Assesses social, emotional and physical factors within the patient’s home that affect patient care and response to plan of treatment, communicates these factors to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and identifies problems related to patient’s response to treatment and assists in modifying the Plan of Care.
• Reports any adverse changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and/or Care Manager.
• Completes daily assignments within a reasonable and acceptable time frame.
• Attends inservices and continuing education programs in an effort to keep skills up to date.
• Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If a breach occurs, corrective action will be taken.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Requirements:

• Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of GA
• Graduate of an accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Preferably one year of clinical experience in a home health care setting.