Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time

Position Overview

The


Physical Therapy Assistant


is a licensed professional who performs physical therapy treatments in accordance with agency policies under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Territory: Central Birmingham

Essential Duties:

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  Administers physical therapy to patients following the Plan of Care developed by the Physician and Physical Therapist.
  
  



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  Evaluates and documents effectiveness of physical therapy services to the patient and his/her response to treatment.
  
  



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  Assesses the home environment to identify safety hazards on a continued basis. Recommends changes in the environment that eliminate or reduce these hazards.
  
  



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  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.
  
  



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  Assesses social, emotional and physical factors within the patients home that affect patient care and response to plan of treatment, communicates these factors to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  
  



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  Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and identifies problems related to patients response to treatment and assists in modifying the Plan of Care.
  
  



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  Reports any adverse changes in the patients condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and/or Care Manager.
  
  



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  Completes daily assignments within a reasonable and acceptable time frame.
  
  



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  Attends inservices and continuing education programs in an effort to keep skills up to date.
  
  



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  Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If a breach occurs, corrective action will be taken.
  
  



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  Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
  
  

Requirements:

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  Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of GA
  
  



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  Graduate of an accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants.
  
  



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  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:

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  Competitive pay
  
  



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  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  
  



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  Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
  
  



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  401(k) with Company match
  
  



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  Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
  
  



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  Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
  
  



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  Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
  
  



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  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
  
  



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  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 carebecause outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Aveanna Healthcare