Home Health PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time

Paying $45-$55 Per Point!

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.

PRN/Part-Time visits needed Monday - Friday for West Palm Beach, FL communities

Essential Job Functions:

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physicians 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 patients care and safety.

Reports observations of the patients condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or the patients physician, as appropriate.

Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.

Provides skilled teaching to the patients, 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 patients physical or emotional condition to the patients 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:

Gradation 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

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