Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time

Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Plover
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

Aveanna Healthcare is growing. Come join our team! -Position Overview -Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic home health care team. -Territory: Stevens Point/Wisconsin Rapids (2 days per week) and Waupaca (2 days per week)Schedule: Monday - Friday visits - -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 - -
            • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures - -HHHAs 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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