PT Aide

Aveanna Physical Therapy Assistant

Position Overview: As an Aveanna Physical Therapy Assistant you will utilize your clinical expertise to provide skilled education treatment and interventions as directed by the physician in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being.

Schedule: Monday - Friday weekly part-time visits

Territory: Cobb and Douglas county

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Communicates with and regularly updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care.
• Provides skilled therapy services treatments and procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety.
• Reports observations of the patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s) and/or the patient’s physician as appropriate.
• Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
• Provides skilled teaching to the patient’s family members and caregivers regarding the safe use of prosthetic orthotic and assistive devices (i.e. canes walkers wheelchairs etc.)
• Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery.
• Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care.
• Plans for clients discharge prepares discharge instructions and communicates discharge plan with patients family members and caregivers.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
• Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information. Observes records and reports (1) signs and symptoms (2) reactions to treatments and medications and (3) any change in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the patient’s physician and to the RN on the case if applicable on a timely basis.
• Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis.
• Completes daily report and any required documentation in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedules.
• Maintains consistent attendance.
• Submits all credentials in a timely manner.
• Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a Physical Therapist Assistant education program from an accredited university/program.
• Current unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Valid CPR.

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 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.