Home Health Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Position Details

Our Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for our VNA Certified division is responsible for provision of appropriate, timely and accurate treatments and/or screens of patients, for demonstrating consistency in clinical judgement and behavior, and for effectively communicating with both the Physical Therapist and office staff.

Pay

$50 per hour/visit based on the pay point model

Why Join Us?

• Flexible scheduling- full-time & part-time. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!
• Our VNA Certified Business line pays per visit instead of hourly!
• Able to choose the radius you travel
• Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Available
• 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
• Aveanna has a tablet for each clinician for documentation
• Weekly Pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
• Employee Relief Fund

What You'll Do

• Provide physical therapy services as prescribed by the physician under the direction of a licensed physical therapist
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws
• Carries out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs
• Administers care to ensure safety for the patient
• Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care teams, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others
• Shares knowledge with others and facilitates learning experiences which result in improved performance of targeted learner groups
• Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction
• Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
• Update self on the patient's clinical condition
• Maintain effective communication between Physical therapist, staff, health care team members, and family
• Records hours worked, billable time and other required data according to Company policy
• Serves as a resource consultant for physical therapist and clinical staff

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited physical therapy assistant program
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification (with hands-on component) or able to obtain one
• Current TB test or able to obtain one
• Six months prior hands-on experience preferred but not required
• Must have a drivers license and reliable transportation

Requirements

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (PTA) in the state in which the clinician will practice
• Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days
• Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)
• TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
• Six months prior hands-on experience preferred but not required
• Must have reliable transportation

Benefits

• Thorough training
• Flexible schedules
• Electronic charting
• Access to a clinical supervisor 24/7
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Weekly pay via multiple payment options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply