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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare

Bessemer, AL
21 days ago

Job Description

Join Aveanna Healthcare as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) and utilize your clinical skills to enhance patient recovery at home. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide essential therapy interventions and support patient well-being in a meaningful way.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides direct physical therapy according to the plan of care
  • Communicates with patients and caregivers regarding the plan of care
  • Reports observations of the patient’s condition to supervisors and/or physicians
  • Educates patients and caregivers on rehabilitation techniques and device usage
  • Plans for client’s discharge and prepares discharge instructions
  • Maintains documentation of clinical and progress notes
  • Participates in in-service programs
  • Ensures 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

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matchHealth, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hoursTuition Discounts and ReimbursementPTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays