Home Health PTA - Physical therapy Assistant

Deercreekseniorliving; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401K

Job summary

Beacon Home Health in Jefferson City, TN seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Health team. You will implement treatment plans, educate patients, and assist with gait, ADLs, and transfers under the supervision of a PT.

Travel within Claiborne County is required to visit multiple patient residences daily. The role emphasizes compliance with PT guidelines, patient safety, and coordination with nurses and physicians.

Qualifications

• Current PTA license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education under the supervising PT.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, gait, ADLs, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising PT and care team.
• Coordinate care with nurses and physicians as appropriate.

Skills

PTA clinical support

Patient education

Team coordination

Observation & reporting

Education

Licensed PTA (State)

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapist AssistantOffice Location: Beacon Home Health in Jefferson City, TNCoverage area: Claiborne CountyJob Type: Full-timeWe are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Claiborne County area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients.To be valued and respected by patients and their families.A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance.Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.POSITION OVERVIEW:The Physical Therapist Assistant performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care. A few position highlights include:Provide services in accordance with laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT, perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform, and make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising PT.Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.Observe, record, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.THE MUST HAVES:Current PTA license in the state where services are rendered.Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.Full-Time Benefits Include:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annuallyEmployee Referral Bonuses401K Retirement Plan & Employer MatchUniversity of TN Medical Center Home Care Services, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.Work Location: On the roadThe employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.