Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Full-Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and Sick time

Continuing education units

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions directed by the physician as per the home health plan of care.

This role offers schedule flexibility, allowing for one-on-one patient care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient well-being, ensuring quality care in a safe and independent living environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant education program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the physician’s plan of care.
• Communicate regularly with patients and caregivers regarding the plan of care.
• Report observations of the patient’s condition to supervisors and physicians.
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation and adaptation techniques.
• Record clinical notes to ensure continuity of patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Documentation

Collaboration

Patient education

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant education program

Job description

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.

Schedule: Full-time visits Monday - FridayA Physical Therapy Assistant career with Aveanna in the home health setting offers schedule flexibility, one-on-one care and the opportunity to make a real difference. We bring patients the care and support they need to live independently and safely in their place of residence, where they want to be.

• 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 practice.

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures

• 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 to

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.