Home Health PTA - High Pay, Flexible Schedule, Growth

PruittHealth; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in‑d

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health Services in Georgia. You will provide in-home physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed PT, following the plan of care and collaborating with the care team.

We offer a new pay-per-point compensation model, top pay, and opportunities for career growth. Minimum 2 years of therapy experience and a valid state license are required. Florida postings note separate background guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have valid unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist Assistant entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of the plan of care within goals defined by the physician, patient/patient family and interdisciplinary team.
• Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care.
• Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care.
• Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards.
• Assist the physical therapist in assessing the physical disability and level of function of patients.
• Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
• Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO), and any subsequently required reports.
• Accepts responsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Skills

Therapy experience

Driver's license

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant program graduate

CPR certification

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health Services in Georgia. You will provide in-home physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed PT, following the plan of care and collaborating with the care team.

We offer a new pay-per-point compensation model, top pay, and opportunities for career growth. Minimum 2 years of therapy experience and a valid state license are required. Florida postings note separate background guidelines.