Home Health PTA: Transform Patients’ Mobility

Aveanna Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation time and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Employee Assistance Program

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for full-time work in home health serving the Birmingham, AL area. The PTA will assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions under the physician’s plan of care while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient well-being.

Essential duties include direct patient therapy, updates to patients/caregivers, discharge planning, and documentation, with an emphasis on confidentiality and high-quality, compassionate

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.
• Plans for client’s discharge, prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan with patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records/information and records progress notes.

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant education program

Job description

Aveanna Healthcare is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for full-time work in home health serving the Birmingham, AL area. The PTA will assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions under the physician’s plan of care while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient well-being.

Essential duties include direct patient therapy, updates to patients/caregivers, discharge planning, and documentation, with an emphasis on confidentiality and high-quality, compassionate