Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Aveanna Healthcare

$104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program
  • Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)
  • Recent TB test or willingness to obtain one
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy services prescribed by the physician under supervision of a licensed physical therapist
  • Follow policies, procedures, and appropriate patient care standards
  • Carry out treatment techniques according to established goals
  • Administer safe care to patients
  • Participate in the coordination of services with healthcare teams and family members
  • Facilitate learning experiences to enhance performance of others
  • Document treatments effectively to avoid denial from payers

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance
  • Opportunity for professional growth through participation in team coordination
  • Supportive work environment with collaborative healthcare team
  • Potential for skill enhancement through sharing and learning opportunities
  • Comprehensive documentation support reducing administrative burden
Full Job Description
Our Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for our VNA Certified division is responsible for provision of appropriate, timely and accurate treatments and/or screens of patients, for demonstrating consistency in clinical judgement and behavior, and for effectively communicating with both the Physical Therapist and office staff.

Pay

$50 per hour/visit based on the pay point model

What You'll Do
  • Provide physical therapy services as prescribed by the physician under the direction of a licensed physical therapist
  • Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws
  • Carries out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs.
  • Administers care to ensure safety for the patient
  • Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care teams, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others.
  • Shares knowledge with others and facilitates learning experiences which result in improved performance of targeted learner groups
  • Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction
  • Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
  • Update self on the patient's clinical condition
  • Maintain effective communication between Physical therapist, staff, health care team members, and family
  • Records hours worked, billable time and other required data according to Company policy
  • Serves as a resource consultant for physical therapist and clinical staff

Qualifications
  • Degree from accredited physical therapy assistant program
  • Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
  • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component) or able to obtain one
  • Current TB test or able to obtain one
  • Must have a drivers license and reliable transportation

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