Home Health PTA: Impactful Full-Time Patient Care

Aveanna Healthcare; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life ins.

401(k) with Company match

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled education, treatment, and interventions in home health settings across the Bridgeville, Seaford, and Delmar area. You will collaborate with the physician and interdisciplinary team, updating the plan of care and ensuring quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include delivering direct PT services, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating discharge planning while maintaining ethical and

Qualifications

• Graduation 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 rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery.
• Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care.
• Plans for client’s discharge, prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan with patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner

Job description

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled education, treatment, and interventions in home health settings across the Bridgeville, Seaford, and Delmar area. You will collaborate with the physician and interdisciplinary team, updating the plan of care and ensuring quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include delivering direct PT services, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating discharge planning while maintaining ethical and