Home Health PTA: Transform Patient Recovery at Home

Aveanna Healthcare, LLC; Cordova (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) with Company match

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs for nurses

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare, LLC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to administer physical therapy to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. The PTA provides direct therapy, educates patients and caregivers, and assists with data collection and plan of care updates.

This full-time home health role serves Robeson, Scotland, Bladen, and Cumberland counties, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

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 issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery.

Skills

Strong organization

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship-builder

Education

PTA education program graduation

Job description

Aveanna Healthcare, LLC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to administer physical therapy to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. The PTA provides direct therapy, educates patients and caregivers, and assists with data collection and plan of care updates.

This full-time home health role serves Robeson, Scotland, Bladen, and Cumberland counties, with a Monday–Friday schedule.