Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Full-Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs for nurses

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for home health in Birmingham, AL.

This full-time position supports the home health team's plan of care under the supervision of a physical therapist, delivering skilled therapy, educating patients and caregivers, and documenting progress to improve patient outcomes.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, offering flexible scheduling and opportunities to impact patients in the local community with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program.
• Current, unrestricted Alabama PTA license.
• Experience in home health therapy and OASIS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with and updates the patient/caregiver regarding the plan of care.
• Provides skilled therapy services and procedures as directed.
• Reports patient observations to supervisor/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Educates patients and caregivers on safe use of devices and rehab techniques.
• Collaborates with other disciplines on the plan of care.
• Plans discharge and communicates discharge instructions.

Skills

Home Health

PTA

OASIS docs

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

PTA program diploma

Job description

Now Hiring: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Home Health

Schedule: Monday through Friday

We are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Full Time to join our team! You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and treatment directed by the Physician as established in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being. Most of our home health locations are rated as 4+ stars for quality and satisfaction. Directly impact the lives of patients in your local community. Flexible scheduling that gives you the opportunity for better work-life balance. 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.
• ~ Provides skilled teaching to the patients, family members, and caregivers regarding the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (i.e., Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning 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.
• ~ Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
• ~ Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association
• ~ and (3) any change in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the patient’s physician and to the RN on the case if applicable, on a timely basis.
• ~ Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis.
• ~ 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 practiceExperience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)

• ~ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• ~ Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• ~ Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• ~ Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• ~ Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
• ~ Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• ~ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our mission is

revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time.

We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care—because outcomes improve when care is personal. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.