PTA Home Health: Flexible Schedule, Top Pay, Growth

PruittHealth; Albany (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team serving patients in Albany, GA. You will provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed therapist in the patient's residence, supporting an interdisciplinary care plan.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of two years of therapy experience, a valid driver's license, and are licensed or eligible as a PTA in the state.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Therapy experience (2+ years)

Driver's license

Home Health experience preferred

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team serving patients in Albany, GA. You will provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed therapist in the patient's residence, supporting an interdisciplinary care plan.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of two years of therapy experience, a valid driver's license, and are licensed or eligible as a PTA in the state.