Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Full-Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for full-time home health visits in Wisconsin. The PTA will assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions under the physician-directed plan of care, while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes one-on-one patient care, documentation, and ongoing education for patients and caregivers to support independence and safe living at home.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program.
• Current state PTA license.
• Ability to perform home-based physical therapy.
• Excellent communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to the physical therapist's directions and plan of care.
• Communicates with patient and caregiver regarding plan of care.
• Delivers skilled therapy services and procedures as appropriate for patient care and safety.
• Records observations and progress to ensure continuity of care and timely updates.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Prosthetics/orthotics knowledge

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant license

Accredited PTA program

Tools

EMR software

Home health equipment

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 - Friday

A 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.

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.
• 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.