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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full TimeAveanna Healthcare • Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare
  • US
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
  • US
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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About

Position Overview
The Physical Therapy Assistant is a licensed professional who performs physical therapy treatments in accordance with agency policies under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Territory: Central Birmingham
Essential Duties:

  • Administers physical therapy to patients following the Plan of Care developed by the Physician and Physical Therapist.
  • Evaluates and documents effectiveness of physical therapy services to the patient and his/her response to treatment.
  • Assesses the home environment to identify safety hazards on a continued basis.  Recommends changes in the environment that eliminate or reduce these hazards.
  • Recognizes and identifies need for initiation of services from other disciplines or resources. Documents these needs, communicates with supervisor and refers to other disciplines/resources as needed.                                             
  • Assesses social, emotional and physical factors within the patient’s home that affect patient care and response to plan of treatment, communicates these factors to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and identifies problems related to patient’s response to treatment and assists in modifying the Plan of Care.
  • Reports any adverse changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and/or Care Manager.             
  • Completes daily assignments within a reasonable and acceptable time frame.
  • Attends inservices and continuing education programs in an effort to keep skills up to date.
  • Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches.  If a breach occurs, corrective action will be taken.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Requirements:

  • Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of GA                     
  • Graduate of an accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants.     
  • Preferably one year of clinical experience in a home health care setting.

HHH

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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  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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  • English
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