Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health Aveanna's
highly skilled pediatric therapy team provides our patients a full
range of care to help them make the most of their care or recovery.
We offer our industry-leading pediatric therapy for kids of all
ages in multiple settings. We match our therapists to their
patients based on medical condition, age, location, and acuity
level. Our local clinic is looking for a compassionate PTA who
would like to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of
their patients.--------- Caseload Option 1: Location : Flower
Mound, Texas Setting : Part-Time - Home Health Schedule :
Monday-Friday; No Weekends Compensation : Up to $35,000 per year
Caseload Option 2: Location : Carrollton, Texas Setting : Part-Time
- Home Health Schedule : Monday-Friday; No Weekends Compensation :
Up to $35,000 per year Find yourself at Aveanna! We are a leading
national provider of home health services to medically fragile
children and adults, and our mission is---to revolutionize the way
homecare is delivered,---one patient at a time. What our Therapists
find at Aveanna:
As directed and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist, the
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 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. The Physical Therapist Assistant is
also expected to adhere to all policies, procedures and
professional standards of practice; support program growth through
program development and implementation; meet productivity standards
and contribute to a positive work environment that is compatible to
achieving organizational goals. Essential Job Functions
--- 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.
o 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
--- Ensures continued professional development through
participation in continuing education programs.
--- Records hours worked, billable time and other required data
according to Company policy
o Turns in time slips and clinical documentation on a weekly
basis
--- Serves as a resource consultant for physical therapist and
clinical staff Requirements
--- Associate's Degree from accredited physical therapy assistant
program
--- Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist
Assistant in the state of practice
--- Current CPR certification
--- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation
and compliance with policies and procedures Additional state
specific requirements:
--- Continuing Education as required by state Preferences
--- One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist
Assistant in an acute care or rehab setting
--- Pediatric experience Other Skills/Abilities
--- Attention to detail
--- Time Management
--- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
--- Good organization and communication skills Physical
Requirements
--- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
--- Must be able to travel
--- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
--- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move
equipment without assistance
--- Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching,
twisting
--- Must be able to sit and climb stairs
--- Must have visual and hearing acuity
--- Must have strong sense of smell and touch
--- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move
equipment without assistance
--- Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally
to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Environment
--- Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments
which may involve exposure to allergens and other various
conditions
--- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious
diseases Other Duties
--- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid
funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements
in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and
testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as
appropriate.
Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, Rowlett , Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health, Healthcare , Flower Mound, Texas
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