Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Full Time
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPine Grove Road, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 29906, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. In this role, you will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and treatments directed by a Physician, as established in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being.
This is a full-time position requiring Monday through Friday visits to cover clients in the Beaufort and Ridgeland communities. As a PTA, you will treat clients to relieve pain and develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance. Your day-to-day involves providing skilled therapy services, communicating regularly with patients and caregivers regarding their plan of care, and educating families on the safe use of assistive devices such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Hiring Process
Candidates must possess a graduation certificate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant education program and hold a current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of practice. A valid CPR certification is also required.
Equal Opportunity
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, we require all employees to comply with health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Pine Grove Road, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 29906, United States
South Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCommunicate and update patients and caregivers regarding the plan of care
- check_circleTreat clients to relieve pain and restore function to maintain maximum performance
- check_circleCollaborate with interdisciplinary team members to discuss and optimize patient care
- check_circlePlan for client discharge, prepare instructions, and communicate the discharge plan
- check_circleEnsure confidentiality of patient records and comply with ethical professional standards
- check_circleTeach patients and caregivers safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices
- check_circleProvide direct physical therapy interventions according to the physician's plan of care
- check_circleRecord clinical notes, progress reports, and daily documentation in a timely manner
- check_circleReport patient observations, symptoms, and reactions to supervisors and physicians
Requirements
- verifiedGraduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant education program
- verifiedCurrent, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- verifiedValid CPR
Nice to Have
Strong organization and communication skills, attention to detail, time management, proven relationship-builder, experience in Home Health Therapy, and completion of OASIS documentation.
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Day-to-day, the Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Full Time at Aveanna Healthcare will communicate and update patients and caregivers regarding the plan of care; treat clients to relieve pain and restore function to maintain maximum performance; collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to discuss and optimize patient care; and plan for client discharge, prepare instructions, and communicate the discharge plan.
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Aveanna Healthcare is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant education program; Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant; and Valid CPR.
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Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Full Time at Aveanna Healthcare is based in Pine Grove Road, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 29906, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Aveanna Healthcare has listed this Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Full Time role as on-site.
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