Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

FIND YOURSELF HERE. Aveanna is compassion and passion rolled into one inspired purpose. It’s anything you want to find and everything you’re looking for. It’s a place where caring is more personal, because it happens right in the comfort of home. Come see what’s waiting for you when you come to Aveanna. At Aveanna, our nurses, therapists, and other caring professionals love being part of the Aveanna family. We offer flexible schedules, great benefits, and the opportunity to build one-on-one relationships with your patients. We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: • 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: • 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 • Continuing Education as required by state 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. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by JobGet to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Aveanna Healthcare Terms & Conditions at https://www.aveanna.com/privacypolicy.html and Privacy Policy at https://www.aveanna.com/privacypolicy.html and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions