Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

PruittHealth; Austell (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PruittHealth Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide in-home physical therapy under supervision of a PT. The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, development of care plans, and timely documentation in the patient’s home environment.

Qualified candidates have a PTA degree, an unrestricted license, and at least 2 years of therapy experience; foreign-trained applicants must demonstrate credential equivalence.

Qualifications

• Requires valid and unrestricted PTA license in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Foreign-trained graduates must have evaluation showing equivalence to US PTA entry-level education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of the plan of care within physician- and patient-defined goals.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to manage the patient care plan.
• Maintain documentation accurately at the point of care according to industry standards.
• Assist the physical therapist in assessing patient function and mobility.
• Ensure licensure, certifications and records meet federal, state and agency guidelines.

Skills

Therapy experience

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health (2610399)

Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health - 2610399

Description

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Home Health Services

Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to Cobb, Douglas, or Paulding County, GA

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.

New Pay Per Point Model - Top pay in the industry

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.

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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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