Impactful Home Health PTA Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Bridgeville (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for a full-time home health role serving Bridgeville, Seaford and Delmar area. You will work under a physical therapist to provide skilled education, treatments, and interventions in patients' homes.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team ensures timely updates to optimize patient well-being. Requirements include PTA program graduation from an accredited program, an active state PTA license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of the physical therapist and physician plan of care.
• Communicates regularly with patient and caregiver about the plan of care.
• Delivers skilled therapy services and procedures as appropriate for patient care and safety.
• Reports patient observations to supervisor and physician in a timely manner.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on safe use of assistive devices and rehab techniques.
• Plans discharge instructions and communicates discharge plan with patient and caregiver.

Education

PTA program accreditation

Current PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Aveanna Healthcare is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for a full-time home health role serving Bridgeville, Seaford and Delmar area. You will work under a physical therapist to provide skilled education, treatments, and interventions in patients' homes.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team ensures timely updates to optimize patient well-being. Requirements include PTA program graduation from an accredited program, an active state PTA license, and CPR certification.