? Only 24h Left! Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA 5K sign on bonus (Hiring Immediately)
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
$5K Sign-on bonus! Position Overview We are looking for a
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team! You will utilize
your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy
interventions and treatment directed by the 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. Essential Job
Functions: - Provides direct physical therapy according to
directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the
physician’s plan of care. - Communicates with and regularly updates
the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care. - Provides
skilled therapy services, treatments and procedures as appropriate
for the patient’s care and safety. - Reports observations of the
patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or the
patient’s physician, as appropriate. - Treats clients to relieve
pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum
performance. - Provides skilled teaching to the patients, family
members, and caregivers regarding the safe use of prosthetic,
orthotic and assistive devices (i.e., canes, walkers, wheelchairs,
etc.) - Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding
issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed
for recovery. - Collaborates with other service disciplines to
discuss the patient plan of care. - Plans for client’s discharge,
prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan
with patients, family members, and caregivers. - Participates in
in-service programs. - Reacts to change productively and performs
other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. - Complies with
ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the
American Physical Therapy Association - Ensures confidentiality of
patient records/information. Observes, records, and reports (1)
signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications;
and (3) any change in the patient’s physical or emotional condition
to the patient’s physician and to the RN on the case if applicable,
on a timely basis. - Records clinical and progress notes at the
time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care
on a timely basis. - Completes daily report and any required
documentation in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating
schedules. - Maintains consistent attendance. - Submits all
credentials in a timely manner. Aveanna Healthcare Offers: - 401(k)
with match - Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30
hours - Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement - PTO, Sick Time, and
Paid Holidays Requirements: - Graduation from a Physical Therapist
Assistant education program from an accredited university/program.
- Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapy
Assistant in the state of practice - Valid CPR Preferred: - Strong
organization and communication skills - Attention to detail - Time
management - Proven relationship-builder - Experience in Home
Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation 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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