Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

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　　Job Details

　　Requisition #:

　　192250

　　Location:

　　Flower Mound, TX 75022

　　Category:

　　PT

　　Salary:

　　Up to $35,000 per year

　　Position Details

　　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:   

　　Compassion and Purpose—1:1 therapist to patient ratio

　　Community and Connection—multidisciplinary team, cases close to home

　　Flexibility and Understanding— multiple settings to choose from for full-time or part-time openings

　　Growth and Inclusion—career and skillset advancement opportunities   

　　Excitement and Happiness—a place to call HOME   

　　Benefits*    

　　Market-leading Compensation Packages

　　Health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance   

　　Short and Long Term Disability 

　　FSA and HSA plans

　　Generous Paid Vacation plans    

　　Electronic documentation

　　Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply)    

　　401(k) savings plan with employer matching    

　　Employee stock purchase plan with employee discount    

　　Up to $750 CEU Reimbursement Annually 

　　Company-sponsored Continuing Education Courses 

　　Mentor Programs 

　　Awards and recognition Program    

　　Employee Relief Fund    

　　Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Qualifications:  

　　Meets the qualifications as established by APTA or other professional organization 

　　Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the current state of practice 

　　Must be willing to work in home and clinic-based settings 

　　Valid, unexpired Driver’s License and automotive insurance 

　　Experienced in pediatric rehabilitative services preferred

　　*Compensation may vary based on a variety of factors including: Experience, Education, Productivity, Supervision, Location and other factors.

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

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　　Requirements

　　Position Overview

　　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.

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