Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Part Time PRN

Position Overview
The Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time is a licensed professional who performs physical therapy treatments in accordance with agency policies under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Schedule: Part Time Monday-Friday

Territory: Buford, Dacula, Lawrenceville, Suwannee, and Duluth

Essential Duties:

• Administers physical therapy to patients following the Plan of Care developed by the Physician and Physical Therapist.
• Evaluates and documents effectiveness of physical therapy services to the patient and his/her response to treatment.
• Assesses the home environment to identify safety hazards on a continued basis. Recommends changes in the environment that eliminate or reduce these hazards.
• Recognizes and identifies need for initiation of services from other disciplines or resources. Documents these needs, communicates with supervisor and refers to other disciplines/resources as needed.
• Assesses social, emotional and physical factors within the patient’s home that affect patient care and response to plan of treatment, communicates these factors to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and identifies problems related to patient’s response to treatment and assists in modifying the Plan of Care.
• Reports any adverse changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and/or Care Manager.
• Completes daily assignments within a reasonable and acceptable time frame.
• Attends inservices and continuing education programs in an effort to keep skills up to date.
• Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If a breach occurs, corrective action will be taken.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Requirements:

• Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of GA
• Graduate of an accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Preferably one year of clinical experience in a home health care setting.

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)

Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work , including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• 401(k) with Company match
• 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

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. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

HHH

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.