Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA 5K sign on bonus
Aveanna Healthcare
Kissimmee, FL
1 day ago
Job Description
Join Aveanna Healthcare as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Utilize your clinical expertise to deliver therapy interventions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and 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 designated supervisor(s) and/or the patient’s physician
Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function
Educates patients and caregivers on the use of assistive devices
Collaborates with other service disciplines regarding patient care
Plans for client’s discharge and communicates discharge instructions
Maintains documentation and completes daily reports
Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information
Required Qualifications
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 certification
Preferred Qualifications
Strong organization and communication skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Proven relationship-builder
Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation
Benefits & Perks
401(k) with matchHealth, Dental, and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hoursTuition Discounts and ReimbursementPTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays