Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

Job Description - Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health (2612017) Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health - 2612017 Description Physical Therapist Assistant PTA – Home Health Services Locations: Aiken, Edgefield and Saluda 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 Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit. 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. Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference. 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. For Florida Job Postings Only: For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr