Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

Pruitthealth Corporation; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health Services in Albany, GA. Provide therapy in patients' homes under supervision of a PT, following plan of care and collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes mobility assessment, documentation, and adherence to regulations, with a compensation plan paid hourly and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid, unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a PTA entry level education in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of the plan of care within defined goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to manage the patient care plan.
• Demonstrate competency in home care for specified patient care skills.
• Meet productivity standards and utilize time/resources efficiently.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation at the point of care.
• Assist the physical therapist in assessing patient function.
• Maintain license, certification, and clinical records per regulations.
• Participate in surveys and required reports.
• Report any suspected violations to supervisor and take action as needed.
• Be self-directed, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Education

Accredited PTA program

PTA licensure

Graduate PTA program

Therapy experience

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health (2609982)

Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health - 2609982

Description

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA – Home Health Services

Home is where the heart is!That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.

Top pay in the industry

Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and is paid out at an hourly rate.

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide physical therapy treatments to PruittHealth Home Health patients in their place of residence under the supervision/direction of a physical therapist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the development and implementation of the plan of care within goals defined by the physician, patient/patient family and interdisciplinary team.
• Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care.
• Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care.
• Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards.
• Assist the physical therapist in assessing the physical disability and level of function of patients.
• Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
• Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO), and any subsequently required reports.
• Accepts responsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

As a member of our team, clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules – plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist Assistant entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years' therapy experience.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

Family Makes Us Stronger.

Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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