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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare

Huntsville, AL
22 days ago

Job Description

Join Aveanna Healthcare as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide essential therapy services in a home health setting. Collaborate with a dedicated team to optimize patient care and well-being while ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides direct physical therapy according to the plan of care
  • Communicates updates to patients and caregivers
  • Delivers skilled therapy services and treatments
  • Reports observations of the patient’s condition
  • Educates patients and caregivers on rehabilitation techniques
  • Plans for client’s discharge and prepares discharge instructions
  • Participates in in-service programs
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient records

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

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